Project Director - Water & Wastewater

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within an organization that values long-term thinking, operational excellence, and employee ownership. You’ll play a key role in delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Georgia while helping shape the future of the business.

A national, employee-owned general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States with a portfolio that includes water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and associated civil works for municipal and public-sector clients.

We are seeking an Project Director to provide senior leadership across a portfolio of water and wastewater construction projects. This individual will be responsible for overall project performance, client relationships, financial outcomes, and leading project teams.

The Project Director will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of large, technically complex infrastructure projects.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple water and wastewater projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, municipalities, engineers, and key stakeholders
• Oversee project execution, including schedule, cost, safety, quality, and risk management
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and field leadership
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and change management
• Support preconstruction and pursuit efforts, including project strategy and risk reviews
• Promote and reinforce the company’s safety-first culture and employee-owned values

• 20+ years of experience in water/wastewater construction
• Proven experience delivering water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, or similar infrastructure projects
• Prior experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or equivalent leadership role
• Strong understanding of public-sector contracting, municipal clients, and regulatory environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing large project budgets
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus scheme
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• Long-term career growth with a stable, nationally recognized contractor
• Opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure projects that serve communities