As Construction Project Management Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of first-of-kind water and Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities in the United States and across the globe.
Develop comprehensive project execution plans including scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams through all phases of construction; coordinate site logistics, safety compliance, and quality assurance for industrial facility builds.
Lead and align internal engineering, operations, and commercial teams alongside external resources (design firms, fabricators, construction crews) throughout the project lifecycle.
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.
Identify and mitigate project risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting workstreams; maintain a living risk register and drive contingency planning.
Identify opportunities for cost and schedule optimization early in the design process; facilitate engineering reviews and constructability assessments to find practical savings.
Maintain organized project records including engineering submittals, RFIs, change orders, construction schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
10–20% travel for deployment site visits, construction milestones, and company retreats, with increased frequency during active construction phases.

Requirements

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 familiar with industrial players, local permitting, and regulatory requirements of California.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementengineering designconstruction managementwater treatment infrastructuredesalinationbrine managementRO systemsindustrial wastewaterreviewing engineering drawingsprocurement processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsagilityresourcefulnessinnovationteam alignmentstakeholder management

Certifications

PMP CertificatePE LicenseBachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in business administration