Project Director (Phoenix)
ACCIONA, Phoenix, AZ, United States
The Project Director (Program manager) is
responsible for leading
the
planning , coordination, execution, and
delivery of project
components within parallel initiatives for the Long-Term Water Infrastructure Program. This crucial leadership role involves overseeing and delivering the project’s
development , design, and construction activities,
managing stakeholder
engagement, ensuring technical excellence, adhering to schedules, controlling costs, and maintaining contract and regulatory compliance.
The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders, off-takers,
regulatory
and
permitting agencies ,
construction managers, design teams , technical experts, subcontractors, operations and maintenance leads, permitting and environmental specialists, other key resources and client representatives.
You will be doing:
Program & Stakeholder Leadership Lead engagement with WIFA, regulators, and cross-border partners; represent the program in governance and executive forums.
Project Delivery Oversee design and construction, ensuring performance across scope, schedule, cost, and quality; monitor execution and contractor performance.
Planning & Controls Drive project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; ensure strong cost and schedule discipline.
Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate across engineering, construction, and permitting teams; resolve complex technical challenges and ensure design alignment .
Risk, Compliance & HSE Manage risks proactively; ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Leadership & Team Management Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance.
What you need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. 10+ years in managing
large‑scale infrastructure
or water/wastewater
construction projects , preferably with involvement in
early development
stages. Familiarity with
Arizona regulatory frameworks
and
Water Rights Exchange mechanisms . Experience in DB, DBFOM, EPC, or complex multi‑stakeholder delivery models. Professional certifications (PMP, CM, PE, CCM) strongly preferred. Bilingual English–Spanish Presence in location -
Phoenix AZ .
responsible for leading
the
planning , coordination, execution, and
delivery of project
components within parallel initiatives for the Long-Term Water Infrastructure Program. This crucial leadership role involves overseeing and delivering the project’s
development , design, and construction activities,
managing stakeholder
engagement, ensuring technical excellence, adhering to schedules, controlling costs, and maintaining contract and regulatory compliance.
The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders, off-takers,
regulatory
and
permitting agencies ,
construction managers, design teams , technical experts, subcontractors, operations and maintenance leads, permitting and environmental specialists, other key resources and client representatives.
You will be doing:
Program & Stakeholder Leadership Lead engagement with WIFA, regulators, and cross-border partners; represent the program in governance and executive forums.
Project Delivery Oversee design and construction, ensuring performance across scope, schedule, cost, and quality; monitor execution and contractor performance.
Planning & Controls Drive project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; ensure strong cost and schedule discipline.
Technical & Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate across engineering, construction, and permitting teams; resolve complex technical challenges and ensure design alignment .
Risk, Compliance & HSE Manage risks proactively; ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Leadership & Team Management Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance.
What you need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. 10+ years in managing
large‑scale infrastructure
or water/wastewater
construction projects , preferably with involvement in
early development
stages. Familiarity with
Arizona regulatory frameworks
and
Water Rights Exchange mechanisms . Experience in DB, DBFOM, EPC, or complex multi‑stakeholder delivery models. Professional certifications (PMP, CM, PE, CCM) strongly preferred. Bilingual English–Spanish Presence in location -
Phoenix AZ .