Kimmel and Associates
Water-Wastewater Preconstruction Manager
Kimmel and Associates, Long Beach, Mississippi, United States
About the Company
The company is a nationally recognized leader in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector , delivering innovative, high-performance solutions through collaborative and alternative delivery methods . With a reputation for technical excellence, sustainable practices, and successful execution of complex public works projects, the company continues to grow its footprint across the U.S. in progressive design-build and CMAR delivery.
About the Position
The Wastewater Preconstruction Manager will lead procurement and preconstruction phases on collaborative delivery projects such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build (DB). This role requires coordination with internal project teams, design partners, joint venture entities, and public agency clients. This is a high-impact role for an experienced construction professional with deep technical knowledge of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes and a strong track record of guiding projects through early-phase planning, budgeting, constructability, and GMP negotiations. Key Responsibilities: During Procurement Phase:
* Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs and RFPs * Provide input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach * Collaborate with designers, JV partners, and stakeholders to develop cohesive proposals * Author and contribute content for technical and execution sections of proposal documents * Identify and plan for third-party approvals and permitting requirements
During Preconstruction Phase:
* Manage preconstruction operations, serving as liaison between client, designers, and construction team * Provide technical input on treatment technologies (e.g., RO, UV, AOP) to optimize cost and schedule * Lead GMP development and pricing strategy, including early works packages * Conduct technical reviews and coordinate constructability assessments * Build and foster strong client relationships, promoting a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset * Oversee coordination with third parties and help navigate approval processes
Requirements
* 10-15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater treatment projects * Proven success as Preconstruction Manager on at least 3 collaborative delivery projects valued at $100M+ each (CMAR, PDB, or DB) * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management * Strong technical understanding of advanced water treatment technologies (RO, UV, AOP, etc.) * Experience working on public works and low-bid design-bid-build projects is a plus * Prior estimating experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects * Willingness to travel as required
Benefits
* Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with employer match * Paid time off and company holidays * Life and disability insurance
* Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects with public agency clients * Strong organizational support for career development and leadership advancement
The company is a nationally recognized leader in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector , delivering innovative, high-performance solutions through collaborative and alternative delivery methods . With a reputation for technical excellence, sustainable practices, and successful execution of complex public works projects, the company continues to grow its footprint across the U.S. in progressive design-build and CMAR delivery.
About the Position
The Wastewater Preconstruction Manager will lead procurement and preconstruction phases on collaborative delivery projects such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build (DB). This role requires coordination with internal project teams, design partners, joint venture entities, and public agency clients. This is a high-impact role for an experienced construction professional with deep technical knowledge of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes and a strong track record of guiding projects through early-phase planning, budgeting, constructability, and GMP negotiations. Key Responsibilities: During Procurement Phase:
* Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs and RFPs * Provide input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach * Collaborate with designers, JV partners, and stakeholders to develop cohesive proposals * Author and contribute content for technical and execution sections of proposal documents * Identify and plan for third-party approvals and permitting requirements
During Preconstruction Phase:
* Manage preconstruction operations, serving as liaison between client, designers, and construction team * Provide technical input on treatment technologies (e.g., RO, UV, AOP) to optimize cost and schedule * Lead GMP development and pricing strategy, including early works packages * Conduct technical reviews and coordinate constructability assessments * Build and foster strong client relationships, promoting a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset * Oversee coordination with third parties and help navigate approval processes
Requirements
* 10-15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater treatment projects * Proven success as Preconstruction Manager on at least 3 collaborative delivery projects valued at $100M+ each (CMAR, PDB, or DB) * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management * Strong technical understanding of advanced water treatment technologies (RO, UV, AOP, etc.) * Experience working on public works and low-bid design-bid-build projects is a plus * Prior estimating experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects * Willingness to travel as required
Benefits
* Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with employer match * Paid time off and company holidays * Life and disability insurance
* Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects with public agency clients * Strong organizational support for career development and leadership advancement