Construction Project Management Director

At Capture6, we are developing desalination and brine management solutions and creating environmental benefits to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized global economy. Our projects create dual benefits to climate and water sectors. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Construction Project Management Director to join our team.

• Project Planning & Controls: Develop comprehensive project execution plans including scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
• Construction & Field Oversight: Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams through all phases of construction; coordinate site logistics, safety compliance, and quality assurance for industrial facility builds.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and align internal engineering, operations, and commercial teams alongside external resources (design firms, fabricators, construction crews) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder & Owner's Rep Communications: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders — including landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, and funding partners — providing regular progress updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting work streams; maintain a living risk register and drive contingency planning.
• Value Engineering & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost and schedule optimization early in the design process; facilitate engineering reviews and constructability assessments to find practical savings.
• Documentation & Project Controls: Maintain organized project records including engineering submittals, RFIs, change orders, construction schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Field Installations & Site Presence: [CA:] 10–20% travel for deployment site visits, construction milestones, and company retreats, with increased frequency during active construction phases.

• 7-10+ years of experience as a project manager with a track record of successfully managing complex engineering design and construction projects from initial design to operation.
• Demonstrated success in management of capital projects ranging from pilot- to production-scale; budgets up to tens of millions USD.
• Demonstrated knowledge about general civil and mechanical construction is essential.
• Direct experience with water treatment infrastructure, including desalination, brine management, RO systems, or industrial wastewater, is highly valued.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings (process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, single line drawings, mechanical/civil plans etc).
• Experience with leading procurement processes, preparing request for proposals, and evaluating bids.
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting requirements associated with construction.
• Competence in reviewing contracts with an understanding of how to structure contracts to de-risk projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience or strong motivation to work at a startup characterized by its dynamic, fast-paced nature, where innovation, agility, and resourcefulness are key drivers for growth and success.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive approach to identifying and addressing project challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, business administration, etc)
• PMP Certificate, PE License, or equivalent preferred but not required
• Preference to candidates based in California or are…