Water-Wastewater Preconstruction Director

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Water-Wastewater Preconstruction Director in Los Angeles, CA, to lead procurement and preconstruction phases for collaborative delivery projects. The role requires extensive construction experience, particularly in water/wastewater treatment, and involves managing operations, technical input, and client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a strong background in collaborative project delivery. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.
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
• 1015 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