The Project Director (Program manager) is responsible for leading the planning , coordination, execution, and delivery of project components within parallel initiatives for the Long-Term Water Infrastructure Program. This crucial leadership role involves overseeing and delivering the project's development , design, and construction activities, managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring technical excellence, adhering to schedules, controlling costs, and maintaining contract and regulatory compliance.
The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders, off-takers, regulatory and permitting agencies , construction managers, design teams , technical experts, subcontractors, operations and maintenance leads, permitting and environmental specialists, other key resources and client representatives.
You will be doing:
Program & Stakeholder Leadership
Lead engagement with WIFA, regulators, and cross-border partners; represent the program in governance and executive forums.
Project Delivery
Oversee design and construction, ensuring performance across scope, schedule, cost, and quality; monitor execution and contractor performance.
Planning & Controls
Drive project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; ensure strong cost and schedule discipline.
Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate across engineering, construction, and permitting teams; resolve complex technical challenges and ensure design alignment.
Risk, Compliance & HSE
Manage risks proactively; ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance.
What you need:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
* 10+ years in managing large-scale infrastructure or water/wastewater construction projects , preferably with involvement in early development stages.
* Familiarity with Arizona regulatory frameworks and Water Rights Exchange mechanisms .
* Experience in DB, DBFOM, EPC, or complex multi-stakeholder delivery models.
* Professional certifications (PMP, CM, PE, CCM) strongly preferred.
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The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders, off-takers, regulatory and permitting agencies , construction managers, design teams , technical experts, subcontractors, operations and maintenance leads, permitting and environmental specialists, other key resources and client representatives.
You will be doing:
Program & Stakeholder Leadership
Lead engagement with WIFA, regulators, and cross-border partners; represent the program in governance and executive forums.
Project Delivery
Oversee design and construction, ensuring performance across scope, schedule, cost, and quality; monitor execution and contractor performance.
Planning & Controls
Drive project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; ensure strong cost and schedule discipline.
Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate across engineering, construction, and permitting teams; resolve complex technical challenges and ensure design alignment.
Risk, Compliance & HSE
Manage risks proactively; ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance.
What you need:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
* 10+ years in managing large-scale infrastructure or water/wastewater construction projects , preferably with involvement in early development stages.
* Familiarity with Arizona regulatory frameworks and Water Rights Exchange mechanisms .
* Experience in DB, DBFOM, EPC, or complex multi-stakeholder delivery models.
* Professional certifications (PMP, CM, PE, CCM) strongly preferred.
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Project Director in phoenix at Unknown Company
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