Construction Project Management Director

About the role

Capture6 is seeking a Construction Project Management Director to lead the planning and execution of innovative water and Direct Air Capture facilities worldwide. The role combines engineering design oversight, construction management, and stakeholder coordination to deliver complex industrial projects on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from concept to commissioning.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams, ensuring site logistics, safety compliance, and quality assurance for industrial facility builds.
• Lead cross‑functional internal teams and external partners (design firms, fabricators, construction crews) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as primary contact for landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, and funding partners, providing regular updates and resolving issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting workstreams, maintaining a living risk register.
• Drive value engineering and continuous improvement to optimize cost and schedule.

Required profile

• 7‑10+ years managing complex engineering design and construction projects from design through operation.
• Experience with capital projects up to tens of millions of USD, including pilot‑ and production‑scale facilities.
• Strong knowledge of civil and mechanical construction, especially water treatment, desalination, brine management, and RO systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; PMP or PE preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Required skills

• Reviewing engineering drawings (process flow diagrams, P&ID, single‑line, mechanical/civil plans).
• Leading procurement processes, preparing RFPs, and evaluating bids.
• Understanding permitting requirements for industrial construction.
• Contract review and structuring to de‑risk projects.

What we offer

• Salary range $140,000‑$160,000 USD plus equity and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on first‑of‑kind climate‑focused infrastructure projects.