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Town of Granby

Water Operator

Granby, CO

Do necessary water quality testing and submit appropriate reports to Colorado Department of Health to ensure compliance as directed by Chief Operator. Clean, calibrate and maintain online and bench ...

Town of Granby

Water Operator

Granby, CO · On-site

... compliance as directed by Chief Operator. • Clean, calibrate and maintain online and bench ... all necessary water quality compliance testing or the aptitude to learn chemical and ...

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Operator - Water Transfer

Fort Lupton, CO · On-site

WATER TRANSFER OPERATOR Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Non ... Attending and successfully completing training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety. Other duties ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for director water in Colorado is $89,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,302.00 and $131,787.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of water do?

A Director of Water is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of water resources, utilities, or water treatment facilities. They develop policies, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and manage budgets for water services. Their role often involves supervising staff, implementing water conservation programs, and coordinating with government agencies to ensure safe and reliable water supply. They play a critical role in planning for future water needs and responding to water-related emergencies. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for this position.

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Directors of Water frequently encounter challenges such as maintaining aging infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and meeting increasing demand with limited budgets. They must coordinate across departments to implement conservation initiatives and respond to emergencies like water quality issues or supply disruptions. Successful directors balance operational efficiency with strategic planning, often leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with local government, environmental agencies, and the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of water, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Water, you need expertise in water resource management, regulatory compliance, and a relevant degree in environmental engineering or a related field. Familiarity with water quality monitoring systems, GIS software, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or water operator licenses is often required. Strategic leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure effective oversight of water systems, regulatory adherence, and sustainable resource management in the community.

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Preconstruction Director (Water/Wastewater)

Alberici

Lone Tree, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Job description

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects.
Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100+ years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries.
We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Our mission is simple - and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.
When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.
Are you Built for the Challenge?
Position Overview
The Preconstruction Director (Water/Wastewater) acts as a key leader for the management, coordination and delivery of project related preconstruction services. This individual is expected to establish and maintain effective client relationships, extensively support business acquisition efforts and engage with staff for their training and development.
  • Accountable for delivery of all preconstruction-related services for assigned projects.
  • Responsible to effectively lead and manage any assigned personnel.
  • Actively engaged in business acquisition efforts (e.g. client presentations)
  • Assist with development of "Win" strategy for highly complex projects.
  • Participates in and supports the project selection ("go/no go") process.
  • Skilled at providing Joint Venture pursuit leadership.
  • Skilled in managing estimating/precon responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
  • Responsible to assist with professional development of departmental staff.
  • Active in relevant industry organizations.
  • Routinely develops cost models/estimates at all stages of document completeness from conceptual through construction documents with attendant variance reports from previous estimates.
  • Assures clarifications and commercial terms are properly addressed and in alignment with the cost estimate and project risk profile.
  • Skilled at assessing construction risks and preparation of proposed contingency approaches with associated General Condition provisions.
  • Capable of facilitating and performing value analysis and constructability reviews.
  • Leads the development of a preconstruction schedule, assists with creation of the construction phase schedule.
  • Establishes and maintains an extensive network of subcontractors, vendors and Architect/ Engineering firms.
  • Establishes bidder outreach programs and assists with bidder pre-qualification.
  • Provides clear scopes of work to all bidders and leads the development of bid packages.
  • Assists with evaluation of subcontractor proposals in preparation of subcontracts.
  • As applicable, assists with management of design subconsultants, emphasizing adherence to quality schedule and budgetary objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains benchmarking tools for historical data.
  • Organizes and leads the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinates the follow-up meetings.
  • Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America to fulfill the essential duties of the role as required.
  • Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by Supervisor, Company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations.

Management Responsibilities
  • Supervises assigned departmental personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical field AND 10 years of related treatment plant construction experience with a minimum of 1 year of field experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Led bid efforts and estimated on water/wastewater treatment plant projects in excess of $100M.
  • Prior exposure to joint venture pursuits is preferred.

Growth Opportunities
Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude.
This role is on the Preconstruction Career Ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement.
Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:
Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors
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