Director of Water Infrastructure Construction

WSB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Water Infrastructure Construction Director to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex water/wastewater projects in Austin, TX. You will oversee CMPs, risk mitigation, QA/QC, and safety, managing multi-year programs through CMAR, design-build, and design-bid-build delivery methods.

The role requires 10–15+ years in the field with at least 5 years in leadership, PE preferred, and a strong track record with tunnels, pipelines, and treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer registration preferred
• 10–15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years leading others
• Experience with water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities
• Experience with CMAR and design-build delivery methods
• Proficiency with MS Office and project tools

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for large-scale construction management and program management across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure
• Serve as a senior advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high-risk capital programs
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) for multi-year programs
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through operations
• Oversee constructability reviews, risk mitigation, costs, schedules, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Lead QA/QC programs including inspection/testing coordination
• Lead safety, environmental compliance, and site controls
• Oversee underground construction including tunnels and large pipelines
• Resolve RFIs, claims, change orders, and disputes to minimize owner risk
• Coach and mentor leaders and staff; manage performance and development
• Promote use of AI and digital tools to improve quality and speed of projects
• Support business development and client expansion initiatives
• Travel to project sites as needed

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Construction management

Risk mitigation

QA/QC

Safety & environment

Underground construction

Education

College degree in related field

Professional engineer registration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSB is seeking a Water Infrastructure Construction Director to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex water/wastewater projects in Austin, TX. You will oversee CMPs, risk mitigation, QA/QC, and safety, managing multi-year programs through CMAR, design-build, and design-bid-build delivery methods.

The role requires 10–15+ years in the field with at least 5 years in leadership, PE preferred, and a strong track record with tunnels, pipelines, and treatment facilities.