Director of Project Development; Waterworks

Director of Project Development (Waterworks)

A national engineering, planning, and design firm is seeking an experienced Director of Project Development to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure programs. This senior role drives project strategy, client development, and technical delivery for complex municipal and industrial projects.

• Lead proposal strategy, RFQ/RFP responses, and pricing
• Manage proposal teams and contract negotiations
• Support client growth and market expansion initiatives
• Direct multidisciplinary project execution
• Oversee schedules, conceptual and detailed cost estimates, and risk management
• Lead design kickoff and client review meetings
• Collaborate with construction teams and monitor project performance
• Conduct site visits and maintain client communication
• Lead project closeout reviews and lessons learned sessions
• Foster long-term client relationships and repeat business

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering and consulting
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain
• Proven leadership in project management and delivery
• Experience developing proposals and negotiating contracts
• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Competitive base salary ($160,000 – $225,000 USD)
• Annual performance bonus
• Full benefits package
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• Professional growth and leadership opportunity within a national firm

Our client is shortlisting and interviewing in the coming week or two so please drop a CV as soon as possible.

OTJ Engineering Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. OTJ encourages equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.