Project Director

Metric Geo; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Director to lead major municipal water and wastewater projects valued at $50M–$300M+. This senior role covers the full lifecycle from winning work to construction, commissioning and closeout, with responsibility for safe, profitable delivery.

You will build project teams, manage client relationships and drive successful outcomes in CMAR and Progressive Design-Build environments. Travel is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil or water infrastructure construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• PE license and/or DBIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits, including proposal development, presentations, teaming strategies and contract negotiations.
• Build relationships with municipalities, water authorities, design engineers and owner’s representatives.
• Lead conceptual estimating, cost validation, GMP development and constructability reviews alongside preconstruction teams.
• Oversee design coordination, permitting, scheduling, procurement and construction planning.
• Take accountability for project safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability.
• Lead project managers, superintendents, engineers, design partners and subcontractors.
• Coordinate self-perform concrete, mechanical piping and process equipment installation.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, closeout and ongoing client support.
• Manage concurrent pursuits and projects while mentoring emerging leaders.

Skills

CMAR

Progressive Design-Build

Leadership

Preconstruction

Estimating

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

An established national design-build contractor is seeking a Project Director to lead major municipal water and wastewater projects valued at $50M–$300M+.

This senior leadership role covers the full project lifecycle, from winning work and leading preconstruction through construction, commissioning and closeout.

You will have responsibility for building project teams, managing client relationships and delivering safe, profitable projects through Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Progressive Design-Build.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits, including proposal development, presentations, teaming strategies and contract negotiations.
• Build relationships with municipalities, water authorities, design engineers and owner’s representatives.
• Lead conceptual estimating, cost validation, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development and constructability reviews alongside preconstruction teams.
• Oversee design coordination, permitting, scheduling, procurement and construction planning.
• Take accountability for project safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability.
• Lead project managers, superintendents, engineers, design partners and subcontractors.
• Coordinate self-perform concrete, mechanical piping and process equipment installation.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, closeout and ongoing client support.
• Manage concurrent pursuits and projects while mentoring emerging leaders.

Experience and Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil or water infrastructure construction experience, including at least five years as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven delivery of individual projects valued at $50M+, with exposure to larger programs.
• Direct experience with CMAR and/or Progressive Design-Build.
• Hands-on capability in estimating, GMP development, constructability and scheduling.
• Technical experience across at least two areas: water treatment, wastewater treatment, transmission pipelines, pump stations, raw water intakes or reservoirs.
• Experience managing self-perform construction within an integrated design-build team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• PE license and/or DBIA certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel as projects require.

The Opportunity

Join a growing water infrastructure business with the autonomy to lead major projects and develop your team. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans and professional development opportunities.