Director of Project Development - Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineering - Frisco, TX
Search Partner Group
Frisco, TX
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Frisco, TX
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30+ days ago
Director of Project Development Water & Wastewater
Frisco, TX(Relocation assistance available)
Base Salary: $160,000 $190,000 Bonus: Up to 40% (project wins, performance, and execution?based) Total Compensation Potential: $200K$260K+ Job Type: Full?Time | Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
A nationally respected, employee?owned design?build construction organization is seeking a Director of Project Development Water/Wastewater to lead major municipal infrastructure pursuits and projects across North Texas and beyond.
This is a senior, client?facing leadership role designed for someone who has personally delivered large municipal water or wastewater projects and understands how to shape, price, and win complex work through CMAR and Progressive Design?Build (PDB) delivery models.
While Texas market knowledge is strong preferred, the priority is deep, hands?on experience delivering $50M+ municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects (WTP, WWTP, pump stations, transmission, intake) using CMAR or PDB, and owning both preconstruction and execution strategy.
Role Summary
The Director of Project Development will serve as a senior leader within the Water Market team, responsible for:
Driving project pursuits, pricing strategy, and GMP development
Leading early?stage project planning through construction support
Building and maintaining strong municipal client relationships
Mentoring project managers, engineers, and preconstruction teams
This role blends business development, technical leadership, and construction expertiseideal for a senior PM or Project Director ready to step into a broader, market?facing leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development & Pursuit Leadership
Lead RFQ/RFP pursuits, proposal strategy, pricing, and client interviews
Develop preconstruction plans, cost models, schedules, and GMPs
Partner with estimating, engineering, and construction teams during pursuits
Support negotiated and competitive CMAR / PDB opportunities
Project & Technical Leadership
Provide oversight for planning, design coordination, permitting, and construction support
Guide procurement strategies and construction phasing plans
Serve as a senior technical and strategic resource on complex projects
Client & Market Engagement
Build long?term relationships with municipal owners and key stakeholders
Support repeat business and strategic account development
Represent the firm in public meetings, presentations, and negotiations
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor project managers, engineers, and preconstruction professionals
Promote consistent project delivery standards and best practices
Support talent development within the water/wastewater practice
Ideal Background
Required Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related)
1015+ years delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, including:
Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs)
Pump Stations
Large?diameter transmission pipelines
Hands?on CMAR or Progressive Design?Build leadership (not hard?bid only)
Experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on $50M+ projects
Strong preconstruction and GMP development experience
Preferred
Texas municipal water market experience (DFW strongly preferred)
PE license and/or DBIA certification
Proven success in client presentations and public forums
Background with regional or national heavy civil / water contractors
What Sets This Role Apart
Director?level impact without excessive bureaucracy
Strong, diversified water project pipeline (not a one?off hire)
True influence over how projects are pursued, structured, and delivered
Long?term growth path within a stable, employee?owned organization
Compensation, Bonus & Ownership
Competitive base salary: $160K$190K
Performance?based bonus up to 40%, tied to:
Project wins
Financial performance
Overall contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company?funded equity participation
Sign?on and relocation assistance available as needed
Benefits Highlights
Multiple health plan options, including HSA?eligible plans with company contributions
Employer?paid short? and long?term disability
401(k) with discretionary company match
Company?paid accident and critical illness coverage
Self?managed PTO with flexibility and accountability
9 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial, legal resources)
Wellness program with annual incentives
Flexible work environment with travel to offices and project sites as needed
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic water?sector leadership role where your experience actually drives decisionshow projects are won, structured, and delivered. If youve led major municipal water projects and want broader ownership, long?term upside, and employee ownership, this role warrants a serious look.