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How much do director water jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director water in the United States is $94,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $140,000.00 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.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Water in managing municipal water systems?

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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Infographic showing various Director Water job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,738 per year, or $45.5 per hour.
Client Director - Water Business

Client Director - Water Business

Black & Veatch

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 hours ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 352 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 114588
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-KB2
The Opportunity
As the Client Director, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Establish and/or maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Develop new business- specifically leading business growth in Southern California and surrounding geographies
  • Capture industry-leading market share of various Water work and achieving objectives while providing start to finish project responsibility
  • Manage all aspects of an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) service project including risk to cost, schedule and quality

The Team
Black & Veatch's Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.
This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.
Be part of a team that has delivered large scale projects such as this project for the Soquel Creek Water District . Read about it here: Pure Water Soquel Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Contamination Prevention | Black & Veatch (bv.com)
Key Responsibilities
  • Business development:
    • Leading team efforts for marketing
    • Strategy development
    • Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities
    • Accountable for new business objectives and for overall project performance

    Project management:
    • External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities
    • Support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch's market footprint

    Project execution:
    • Oversight of engineering manager(s)
    • Development of project performance goals
    • Accountability for implementation
    • Active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities
    • Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s)

    Staff management:
    • Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement
    • Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team

Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 15 + years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the Southern California market
  • Professional Engineering License; Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline
  • Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
  • Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms

Certifications
None specified
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
  • Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
  • Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
  • Travel to client sites

Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
020
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $193,787.00 - $329,429.00

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915