Water​/Wastewater Project Director

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world‑class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Director to oversee our Water/Wastewater projects for our Heavy Civil business unit in New Braunfels, TX.

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations and P&L for the water/wastewater market sector and provide strategic direction to successfully achieve the group’s success and overall strategic goals.
• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of the business unit. This includes being proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, proposal preparation, and leading the design team.
• Identify and manage risk of people, business, contracts, and insurance.
• Hold general knowledge of legal practice and requirements in the industry.
• Build a bench of strong managers and superintendents that strengthen the business unit’s success.
• Develop and nurture effective and lasting customer/client relationships. Maintain high level relationships within the business, owners and engineers, old/new projects, and opportunities.
• Hold ability to pre‑sell work.
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the project managers and superintendents to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.
• Conduct progress meetings with owners and the design/construction team.
• Ability to accurately assess profit/loss responsibility and current financial status for the market sector.
• Deliver top and bottom‑line results.
• Build and implement effective marketing initiatives, in conjunction with senior leadership, to drive positive revenue growth.
• Develop & implement strategic plans for the business unit, while understanding competition, opportunities, and people in the business.
• Oversee a project portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in water/wastewater construction or a related industry performing the similar primary responsibilities listed.
• Strong leadership and management skills in managing an organization, department, or group.
• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre‑employment drug screen.
EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet