Project Director - Water Infrastructure

Overview

Haskell's collaborative, value-focused approach helps municipalities and businesses provide pure, uncompromised water, protect public health and welfare, and ensure vital environmental stewardship. We apply deep understanding and an extensive breadth of resources to tackle even the most complex projects. With a single point of responsibility, we break through the complications and provide a clearly better solution that fits each community's unique needs.

In this role, you will support project delivery across planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction for water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pumping stations, and pipelines serving municipal clients. The position requires experience managing and executing projects within the municipal water and wastewater sector, along with the ability to apply consulting expertise to successfully lead project execution and deliver high-quality results.

• Sales
  • Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops the proposal strategy and budget
  • Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ, RFP, and preparation of proposals
  • Writes/reviews/edits proposal content
  • Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
  • Establishes prices and fees
  • Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up
  • Negotiates contract terms with clients
• Delivery
  • Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions
  • Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules
  • Authorizes advance procurement of long-lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary
  • Leads design kick‑off meeting
  • Directs overall project design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal
  • Assures that conceptual estimate is used as a basis for project design
  • Leads client design review meetings
  • Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance
  • Establishes a broad, overall strategy for construction
  • Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals
  • Orients Construction Project Manager when assigned to project objectives, strategies, and client relationships
  • Directs preparation of, and approves all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, construction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions
  • Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting with clients as appropriate
  • Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates
  • Assists in the resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates
  • Participates in the construction kick‑off meeting
  • Review project status, budget, and schedule with the Construction Project Manager on a regular basis
  • Participates in client changes and negotiations as needed
  • Reviews Summary Cost Reports
  • Visits the project site periodically
  • Solicits client feedback
• Post Delivery
  • Leads team feedback and lessons learned sessions
  • Develops post‑completion client follow‑up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities

• Bachelor's Degree in either Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred

• Demonstrated experience across engineering and construction within the municipal water & wastewater sector
• Strong leadership and management capabilities, effectively guiding teams and driving project success
• Applies sound business acumen and organizational skills to manage priorities, resources, and project deliverables
• Builds and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Leads client presentations and supports business development efforts through effective sales and communication skills
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
• Negotiates contracts, scope, and project changes to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction
• Develops accurate…