Construction Project Management Director

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. Develop comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from conceptual design through commissioning and startup .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex engineering design and construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and high-quality standards. Proficient in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and optimizing project execution across various workstreams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementWater Treatment InfrastructureEngineering Drawing ReviewProcurement Process LeadershipConstruction Permitting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project Execution PlanningRisk ManagementCost OptimizationEngineering ReviewsConstruction SchedulingChange Order ManagementQuality AssuranceBudget ManagementStakeholder CommunicationAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive ApproachTeam Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificatePE License

Industry Keywords

EPC ContractorsDesalinationBrine ManagementRO SystemsIndustrial WastewaterCalifornia PermittingRegulatory RequirementsConstruction ContractsPilot-Scale ProjectsProduction-Scale Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from conceptual design through commissioning and startup
Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams throughout construction
Coordinate site logistics, safety compliance, and quality assurance for industrial facility builds
Lead and align internal engineering, operations, and commercial teams with external design firms, fabricators, and construction crews
Serve as primary point of contact for landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, funding partners, and other project stakeholders
Provide progress updates, manage expectations, and resolve stakeholder issues
Identify and mitigate risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting workstreams
Maintain a risk register and drive contingency planning
Identify cost and schedule optimization opportunities
Facilitate engineering reviews and constructability assessments
Maintain project records including engineering submittals, RFIs, change orders, construction schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes
Oversee planning and implementation of first-of-kind water and Direct Air Capture facilities in the United States and globally
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of experience as a project manager managing complex engineering design and construction projects from initial design to operation
Experience managing capital projects ranging from pilot- to production-scale, with budgets up to tens of millions USD
Knowledge of general civil and mechanical construction
Direct experience with water treatment infrastructure, including desalination, brine management, RO systems, or industrial wastewater, highly valued
Proficiency reviewing engineering drawings, including process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, single line drawings, and mechanical/civil plans
Experience leading procurement processes, preparing requests for proposals, and evaluating bids
Knowledge of construction permitting requirements
Competence reviewing contracts and structuring contracts to de-risk projects
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience or strong motivation to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, construction management, or business administration
PMP Certificate, PE License, or equivalent preferred but not required
Preference for candidates based in California or familiar with California industrial players, local permitting, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Benefits
10–20% travel for deployment site visits, construction milestones, and company retreats