Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater

Kimmel and Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Career development support

Job summary

Kimmel and Associates is seeking a Wastewater Preconstruction Director to lead procurement and preconstruction on CMAR, PDB, and DB projects. You will coordinate with clients, designers, JV partners, and public agencies to deliver competitive, constructible proposals.

The role demands 10–15 years of water/wastewater experience, a proven track record on at least three $100M+ projects, and a bachelor’s in engineering or construction management.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs/RFPs.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

CMAR/PDB/DB delivery

Water/wastewater knowledge

Travel willingness

Proposal input

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the Company

The company is a nationally recognized leader in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions through collaborative and alternative delivery methods. With a reputation for technical excellence, sustainable practices, and successful execution of complex public works projects, the company continues to grow its footprint across the U.S. in progressive design-build and CMAR delivery.

About the Position

The Wastewater Preconstruction Director will lead procurement and preconstruction phases on collaborative delivery projects such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build (DB). This role requires coordination with internal project teams, design partners, joint venture entities, and public agency clients.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced construction professional with deep technical knowledge of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes and a strong track record of guiding projects through early-phase planning, budgeting, constructability, and GMP negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

During Procurement Phase

• Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs and RFPs
• Provide input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach
• Collaborate with designers, JV partners, and stakeholders to develop cohesive proposals
• Author and contribute content for technical and execution sections of proposal documents
• Identify and plan for third-party approvals and permitting requirements

During Preconstruction Phase

• Manage preconstruction operations, serving as liaison between client, designers, and construction team
• Provide technical input on treatment technologies (e.g., RO, UV, AOP) to optimize cost and schedule
• Lead GMP development and pricing strategy, including early works packages
• Conduct technical reviews and coordinate constructability assessments
• Build and foster strong client relationships, promoting a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Oversee coordination with third parties and help navigate approval processes

Requirements

• 10-15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater treatment projects
• Proven success as Preconstruction Manager on at least 3 collaborative delivery projects valued at $100M+ each (CMAR, PDB, or DB)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong technical understanding of advanced water treatment technologies (RO, UV, AOP, etc.)
• Experience working on public works and low-bid design-bid-build projects is a plus
• Prior estimating experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance

Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects with public agency clients

Strong organizational support for career development and leadership advancement