Director – Build Own & Operate

Aquatech International

. Lead end-to-end development of water and critical minerals projects from concept to financial close .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading infrastructure project development, particularly in water and critical minerals, with a strong focus on financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with ESG standards. Proven ability to manage complex sales pipelines and negotiate agreements with various stakeholders.

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Infrastructure Project DevelopmentFinancial ModelingWater TreatmentProject Finance StructuresStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingFeasibility StudiesProject Finance StructuresTerm SheetsEPC ContractsOfftake AgreementsSales Pipeline ManagementROI AnalysisPermitting ProcessesESG Compliance

Soft Skills

NegotiationRelationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental EngineeringMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Water ReuseDesalinationIndustrial Water/WastewaterCritical Minerals RecoveryRenewable EnergyNon-Recourse DebtTax EquityMulti-Stakeholder DevelopmentLOIsMOUs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end development of water and critical minerals projects from concept to financial close
Identify greenfield and brownfield opportunities in water reuse, desalination, industrial water/wastewater, and critical minerals recovery
Build and manage a sales funnel using market data, industry trends, and stakeholder networks
Screen and qualify leads for technical viability, market demand, permitting timelines, ROI, and strategic alignment
Prepare pitch decks, proposals, and presentations for clients, partners, and investors
Secure LOIs, MOUs, or binding agreements to convert opportunities into bankable projects
Conduct technical, financial, and environmental pre-feasibility studies
Support financial models using NPV, IRR, and DSCR to evaluate project economics and funding requirements
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and offtakers to validate design assumptions and commercial terms
Lead permitting efforts with federal and state agencies, including EPA, USACE, and BLM, and local communities
Negotiate term sheets with EPC contractors, technology providers, and offtakers
Engage investors, lenders, and grant agencies to secure project finance, PPP, and grant funding
Interface with CFOs and financial advisors to structure debt/equity financing
Prepare sources and uses statements and support lender and investor due diligence
Ensure compliance with ESG standards such as IFC Performance Standards
Build relationships with financiers, government agencies, partners, offtakers, and consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, Science, or a related field
MBA preferred
Minimum 15 years in infrastructure project development; the posting also states 10–15 years and ten or more years of relevant experience
Proficiency in or understanding of financial modeling and feasibility studies
Knowledge of water treatment, renewable energy, or critical minerals extraction
Familiarity with complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure project development
Knowledge of project finance structures, including non-recourse debt and tax equity
Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot
Understanding of critical minerals or renewable energy supply chains
Experience drafting term sheets, EPC contracts, and offtake agreements
Proven ability to manage sales pipelines and close complex deals
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally