Construction Project Management Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create detailed project execution plans that encompass the scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement timelines, and construction schedules, from initial design through to commissioning and startup.

• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams during the construction phase.

• Coordinate site logistics, ensure safety compliance, and uphold quality assurance for industrial facility constructions.

• Lead and synchronize internal engineering, operations, and commercial teams with external design firms, fabricators, and construction teams.

• Act as the primary liaison for landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, funding partners, and other project stakeholders.

• Provide updates on progress, manage stakeholder expectations, and address any issues that arise.

• Recognize and mitigate risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting processes.

• Maintain a risk register and spearhead contingency planning efforts.

• Identify opportunities for cost and schedule optimization.

• Conduct engineering reviews and assess constructability.

• Keep comprehensive project records, including engineering submissions, RFIs, change orders, construction schedules, progress reports, and meeting notes.

• Supervise the planning and execution of innovative water and Direct Air Capture facilities both in the United States and globally.

• Ensure timely project delivery within budget while adhering to high-quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience as a project manager, handling complex engineering design and construction projects from initial design to operational phases.

• Proven experience managing capital projects that range from pilot to production scale, with budgets reaching tens of millions of USD.

• Familiarity with general civil and mechanical construction practices.

• Direct experience with water treatment infrastructure, including desalination, brine management, RO systems, or industrial wastewater, is highly valued.

• Proficient in reviewing engineering drawings, such as process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, single line diagrams, and mechanical/civil blueprints.

• Experience in leading procurement processes, drafting requests for proposals, and assessing bids.

• Knowledge of construction permitting requirements.

• Capable of reviewing and structuring contracts to minimize project risks.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience or a strong desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, construction management, or business administration.

• PMP Certificate, PE License, or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

• Preference for candidates located in California or those familiar with California's industrial landscape, local permitting, and regulatory requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Benefits

• 10–20% travel for deployment site visits, construction milestones, and company retreats.