Aquatech · 2 months ago
AIC - Director of Project Development (BOO/DBOOM/PPP)
USA, PA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAquatech is a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, focused on addressing water scarcity and climate adaptation. They are seeking a full-time Director of Project Development to lead early-stage project development for water and critical minerals projects in North America, managing technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects from concept to financial close.
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Responsibilities
Identify greenfield/brownfield opportunities in water reuse, desalination, Industrial water/ wastewater and critical minerals recovery
Build and manage a sales funnel of high-potential projects using market data, industry trends, and stakeholder networks
Screen leads for technical viability, market demand, and alignment with company strategy
Conduct pre-feasibility studies (technical, financial, environmental) to assess project risks/returns
Support building of financial models (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to evaluate project economics and funding requirements
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and offtakers to validate design assumptions and commercial terms
Lead permitting efforts with federal/state agencies (EPA, USACE, BLM) and local communities
Negotiate term sheets with EPC contractors, technology providers, and offtakers
Engage investors, lenders, and grant agencies to secure financing (project finance, PPPs, grants)
Qualify leads using criteria such as resource availability, permitting timelines, and ROI thresholds
Prepare pitch decks, proposals, and presentations for clients, partners, and investors
Convert opportunities into bankable projects by securing LOIs, MOUs, or binding agreements
Interface with CFOs and financial advisors to structure debt/equity financing
Prepare sources & uses statements and support due diligence for lenders/investors
Ensure compliance with ESG standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards) to attract sustainable capital
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or related field
Minimum 10-15 years in infrastructure project development (water, mining, energy, renewable fuels, RNG, or similar sectors)
Proficiency/ understanding of financial modeling and feasibility studies
Knowledge of water treatment, renewable energy, or critical minerals extraction sector
Familiarity with complex multi stakeholder infrastructure project development
Knowledge of project finance structures (e.g., non-recourse debt, tax equity)
Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline tracking
Understanding of critical minerals or renewable energy supply chains
Preferred
MBA preferred
Candidate from platform Infrastructure development companies in past are preferred
Company
Aquatech
Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.7MKey Investors
Cerberus Capital ManagementExport-Import Bank of the United States
2025-04-03Private Equity
2023-08-31Debt Financing· $4.7M
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