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Ardurra

Water/Wastewater Director

Draper, UT · On-site

Overview The Water/Wastewater Director will play a crucial and strategic role in leading our water/wastewater engineering staff, supporting, and delivering water infrastructure and treatment projects ...

CITY OF FARMINGTON

Water System Operator I

Farmington, UT · On-site

$25 - $33.37/hr

Under the direction of the Public Works Director and Water Superintendent, this position performs semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for director water in Utah is $85,475.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,171.00 and $126,312.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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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Infographic showing various Director Water job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,475 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Project Director - Water Infrastructure

The Haskell Company

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Haskell is a top-ranked national design-build firm with fully integrated self-perform capabilities. Our Water Infrastructure Group is rapidly expanding across the southern and western U.S., delivering some of the largest municipal water and wastewater projects in the market-$50M-$300M+ programs executed through CMAR and Progressive Design-Build.
We're hiring a Project Director to lead large-scale water infrastructure projects from pursuit through closeout. In this senior leadership role, you'll have real autonomy-owning the project, building your team, driving preconstruction, managing client relationships, and delivering results. You'll partner with municipalities, river authorities, and regional water authorities on transformative projects that are reshaping how communities' access and treat water.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead Pursuits & Win Work
    • Drive capture planning, go/no-go decisions, and teaming strategy for major water infrastructure pursuits
    • Develop winning proposal narratives, technical approaches, and interview presentations
    • Build and maintain relationships with owners, engineers of record, owner's advisors, and regulatory stakeholders
    • Represent Haskell at industry events (DBIA, AWWA, TWCA, AMTA, WCDA, TXWIN)
  • Drive Preconstruction
    • Lead the OPCC development and GMP packaging strategy from conceptual through final pricing alongside the preconstruction manager
    • Drive constructability reviews during design development (BODR through IFC) alongside the preconstruction manager
    • Develop and defend project schedules, work packaging, procurement strategies, and self-perform plans
    • Navigate state funding compliance requirements (e.g., TWDB SWIFT/SRF programs) and milestone commitments
  • Own Project Delivery
    • Take full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance on projects from $50M to $300M+
    • Lead the integrated project team: project managers, superintendents, field engineers, and design partners
    • Manage self-perform work planning (~60% self-perform) and subcontractor coordination
    • Serve as the primary client contact throughout execution, building trust and solving problems in real time
    • Oversee commissioning, startup, and closeout
    • Manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages - balancing active pursuits, preconstruction efforts, and projects in execution simultaneously
  • Build People & Culture
    • Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and emerging leaders
    • Operate with transparency, accountability, and a team-first mindset
    • Embody Haskell's collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to design-build delivery

Education & Years of Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in either Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related
  • 10+ years in heavy civil / water infrastructure construction, with at least 5 years in a Project Director or senior Project Manager role leading projects from pursuit through closeout
  • PE license and/or DBIA certification preferred

To thrive in this role, you'll need:
  • Demonstrated experience leading project delivery across planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Direct, hands-on experience with CMAR and/or Progressive Design-Build delivery - not just traditional hard-bid Design-Bid-Build
  • Experience leading individual projects of $50M+ with portfolio exposure to $100M+ programs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead GMP development, OPCC validation, constructability reviews, and schedule development - not just oversee them
  • Technical depth across at least two of the following: water treatment plants, transmission pipelines, pump stations, raw water intake structures, reservoir systems, water reclamation / wastewater treatment facilities
  • Comfortable managing or integrating self-perform concrete, mechanical piping, and process equipment installation within a design-build framework
  • Track record of building trust with public owners, owner's representatives, and design engineers in a collaborative delivery setting

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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