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Project Director

Cobalt Search
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Are you ready to lead multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects and make a lasting impact?

Our client is seeking a dynamic Project Director to oversee large-scale water infrastructure projects, drive operational efficiency, and manage strategic partnerships.

This role is ideal for a leader with strong experience in construction management or water projects, who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at handling complex operational and financial challenges. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and funding, ensuring alignment with financial goals and compliance.
  • Lead high-level contract negotiations and partnerships, securing optimal business outcomes.
  • Oversee project progress, timelines, and quality, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
  • Identify potential risks and develop effective strategies to mitigate financial, operational, or regulatory issues.
  • Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, customers, and strategic partners.
  • Ensure all projects adhere to legal and regulatory requirements while managing contracts and documentation.
  • Lead change initiatives and course corrections to keep projects on track and within scope

Experience and Skills required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 7 years in a senior operations or project management role, ideally in infrastructure or capital project environments.
  • Prior experience in water infrastructure projects or construction management is required.
  • Strong background in budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-saving strategies.
  • Proven track record in high-stakes contract negotiations.
  • Strong decision-making capabilities, with the ability to quickly address project delays, risks, and unforeseen challenges.
  • Location : Austin, Texas

    Compensation : $190K - $240K (plus benefits and performance-based bonus)

    All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic data, religion or any other legally protected status.

    All applications will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.

    Salary : $190,000 - $240,000

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