Job Description
Job highlights
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
10-15+ years in infrastructure project development across water, energy, mining, renewable fuels, RNG, or adjacent industrial sectors
Background in mid-sized, growth-stage, or PE-backed companies is advantageous
Prior exposure to platform development companies and complex multi-stakeholder project environments
Technical & Commercial Expertise
Strong proficiency with techno‑economic evaluation, cost modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX analysis
Understanding of water treatment, process technologies, or critical minerals extraction
Familiarity with project finance structures (non-recourse debt, tax equity, PPPs)
Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, term sheets, and offtake contracts
CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management
High commercial acuity with strong executive presence
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating with limited structures
Ability to influence cross-functionally across engineering, finance, commercial, and executive teams
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-growth, multi-geography environment
Influence high-value industrial projects that support decarbonization and resource sustainability
Join a business with a strong global footprint, a 45‑year track record, and the agility of a scaling, PE‑backed platform
Responsibilities
Build a new development platform backed by executive investment
Operate at the nexus of water, energy, and critical minerals
This role is central to shaping Aquatech's long‑term BOO/BOOT strategy across the region and will work closely with senior global leadership, investors, and strategic partners
Project Origination & Market Development
Identify, screen, and prioritize greenfield/brownfield BOO/BOOT opportunities across industrial water, water reuse, desalination, wastewater, ZLD/MZLD, and critical minerals recovery
Build a high-quality project pipeline using market intelligence, direct outreach, and industry relationships
Qualify opportunities based on technical viability, regulatory pathways, commercial returns, and strategic fit
Develop investment pitches, proposals, and presentations for customers, partners, lenders, and investors
Secure early-stage commitments-LOIs, MOUs, and other agreements-to advance opportunities toward bankability
Feasibility, Techno-Commercial Analysis & Deal Execution
Lead feasibility and pre‑FEED assessments (technical, economic, environmental)
Oversee or support financial modelling (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to inform go/no‑go and investment decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, pre‑contract teams, EPC partners, and offtakers to validate key assumptions
Manage federal, state, and local permitting activities
Negotiate terms with EPC contractors, technology partners, customers, and offtakers
Drive deal progression through the full development lifecycle toward FID
Financing & Investment Structuring
Work directly with the CFO and project finance advisors to structure debt/equity packages
Prepare sources/uses, support due diligence, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and public agencies
Ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability standards to access competitive financing
Build long-term relationships with developers, financiers, agencies, and strategic partners
Job description
• Build a new development platform backed by executive investment
• Operate at the nexus of water, energy, and critical minerals
About Our Client
We are seeking a Director of Build, Own & Operate (BOO) - North America to lead the origination, development, and commercialization of complex industrial water and critical minerals projects-from concept to financial close. This role is central to shaping Aquatech's long‑term BOO/BOOT strategy across the region and will work closely with senior global leadership, investors, and strategic partners.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Origination & Market Development
• Identify, screen, and prioritize greenfield/brownfield BOO/BOOT opportunities across industrial water, water reuse, desalination, wastewater, ZLD/MZLD, and critical minerals recovery.
• Build a high-quality project pipeline using market intelligence, direct outreach, and industry relationships.
• Qualify opportunities based on technical viability, regulatory pathways, commercial returns, and strategic fit.
• Develop investment pitches, proposals, and presentations for customers, partners, lenders, and investors.
• Secure early-stage commitments-LOIs, MOUs, and other agreements-to advance opportunities toward bankability.
2. Feasibility, Techno-Commercial Analysis & Deal Execution
• Lead feasibility and pre‑FEED assessments (technical, economic, environmental).
• Oversee or support financial modelling (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to inform go/no‑go and investment decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, pre‑contract teams, EPC partners, and offtakers to validate key assumptions.
• Manage federal, state, and local permitting activities.
• Negotiate terms with EPC contractors, technology partners, customers, and offtakers.
• Drive deal progression through the full development lifecycle toward FID.
3. Financing & Investment Structuring
• Work directly with the CFO and project finance advisors to structure debt/equity packages.
• Prepare sources/uses, support due diligence, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and public agencies.
• Ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability standards to access competitive financing.
• Build long-term relationships with developers, financiers, agencies, and strategic partners.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• MBA preferred.
Experience
• 10-15+ years in infrastructure project development across water, energy, mining, renewable fuels, RNG, or adjacent industrial sectors.
• Experience in BOO/BOOT, project finance, or long-cycle industrial infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Background in mid-sized, growth-stage, or PE-backed companies is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to platform development companies and complex multi-stakeholder project environments.
Technical & Commercial Expertise
• Strong proficiency with techno‑economic evaluation, cost modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX analysis.
• Understanding of water treatment, process technologies, or critical minerals extraction.
• Familiarity with project finance structures (non-recourse debt, tax equity, PPPs).
• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, term sheets, and offtake contracts.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management.
Soft Skills & Attributes
• High commercial acuity with strong executive presence.
• Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating with limited structures.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally across engineering, finance, commercial, and executive teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-growth, multi-geography environment.
What's on Offer
Why Join Aquatech?
• Play a foundational role in building a new development platform with significant executive investment.
• Work at the intersection of water, energy transition, and critical minerals-high‑growth sectors with global significance.
• Influence high-value industrial projects that support decarbonization and resource sustainability.
• Join a business with a strong global footprint, a 45‑year track record, and the agility of a scaling, PE‑backed platform.
• Be part of a team known for technical excellence, high execution capability, and long-term partnership with customers worldwide.
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
10-15+ years in infrastructure project development across water, energy, mining, renewable fuels, RNG, or adjacent industrial sectors
Background in mid-sized, growth-stage, or PE-backed companies is advantageous
Prior exposure to platform development companies and complex multi-stakeholder project environments
Technical & Commercial Expertise
Strong proficiency with techno‑economic evaluation, cost modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX analysis
Understanding of water treatment, process technologies, or critical minerals extraction
Familiarity with project finance structures (non-recourse debt, tax equity, PPPs)
Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, term sheets, and offtake contracts
CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management
High commercial acuity with strong executive presence
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating with limited structures
Ability to influence cross-functionally across engineering, finance, commercial, and executive teams
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-growth, multi-geography environment
Influence high-value industrial projects that support decarbonization and resource sustainability
Join a business with a strong global footprint, a 45‑year track record, and the agility of a scaling, PE‑backed platform
Responsibilities
Build a new development platform backed by executive investment
Operate at the nexus of water, energy, and critical minerals
This role is central to shaping Aquatech's long‑term BOO/BOOT strategy across the region and will work closely with senior global leadership, investors, and strategic partners
Project Origination & Market Development
Identify, screen, and prioritize greenfield/brownfield BOO/BOOT opportunities across industrial water, water reuse, desalination, wastewater, ZLD/MZLD, and critical minerals recovery
Build a high-quality project pipeline using market intelligence, direct outreach, and industry relationships
Qualify opportunities based on technical viability, regulatory pathways, commercial returns, and strategic fit
Develop investment pitches, proposals, and presentations for customers, partners, lenders, and investors
Secure early-stage commitments-LOIs, MOUs, and other agreements-to advance opportunities toward bankability
Feasibility, Techno-Commercial Analysis & Deal Execution
Lead feasibility and pre‑FEED assessments (technical, economic, environmental)
Oversee or support financial modelling (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to inform go/no‑go and investment decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, pre‑contract teams, EPC partners, and offtakers to validate key assumptions
Manage federal, state, and local permitting activities
Negotiate terms with EPC contractors, technology partners, customers, and offtakers
Drive deal progression through the full development lifecycle toward FID
Financing & Investment Structuring
Work directly with the CFO and project finance advisors to structure debt/equity packages
Prepare sources/uses, support due diligence, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and public agencies
Ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability standards to access competitive financing
Build long-term relationships with developers, financiers, agencies, and strategic partners
Job description
• Build a new development platform backed by executive investment
• Operate at the nexus of water, energy, and critical minerals
About Our Client
We are seeking a Director of Build, Own & Operate (BOO) - North America to lead the origination, development, and commercialization of complex industrial water and critical minerals projects-from concept to financial close. This role is central to shaping Aquatech's long‑term BOO/BOOT strategy across the region and will work closely with senior global leadership, investors, and strategic partners.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Origination & Market Development
• Identify, screen, and prioritize greenfield/brownfield BOO/BOOT opportunities across industrial water, water reuse, desalination, wastewater, ZLD/MZLD, and critical minerals recovery.
• Build a high-quality project pipeline using market intelligence, direct outreach, and industry relationships.
• Qualify opportunities based on technical viability, regulatory pathways, commercial returns, and strategic fit.
• Develop investment pitches, proposals, and presentations for customers, partners, lenders, and investors.
• Secure early-stage commitments-LOIs, MOUs, and other agreements-to advance opportunities toward bankability.
2. Feasibility, Techno-Commercial Analysis & Deal Execution
• Lead feasibility and pre‑FEED assessments (technical, economic, environmental).
• Oversee or support financial modelling (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to inform go/no‑go and investment decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, pre‑contract teams, EPC partners, and offtakers to validate key assumptions.
• Manage federal, state, and local permitting activities.
• Negotiate terms with EPC contractors, technology partners, customers, and offtakers.
• Drive deal progression through the full development lifecycle toward FID.
3. Financing & Investment Structuring
• Work directly with the CFO and project finance advisors to structure debt/equity packages.
• Prepare sources/uses, support due diligence, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and public agencies.
• Ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability standards to access competitive financing.
• Build long-term relationships with developers, financiers, agencies, and strategic partners.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• MBA preferred.
Experience
• 10-15+ years in infrastructure project development across water, energy, mining, renewable fuels, RNG, or adjacent industrial sectors.
• Experience in BOO/BOOT, project finance, or long-cycle industrial infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Background in mid-sized, growth-stage, or PE-backed companies is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to platform development companies and complex multi-stakeholder project environments.
Technical & Commercial Expertise
• Strong proficiency with techno‑economic evaluation, cost modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX analysis.
• Understanding of water treatment, process technologies, or critical minerals extraction.
• Familiarity with project finance structures (non-recourse debt, tax equity, PPPs).
• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, term sheets, and offtake contracts.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management.
Soft Skills & Attributes
• High commercial acuity with strong executive presence.
• Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating with limited structures.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally across engineering, finance, commercial, and executive teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-growth, multi-geography environment.
What's on Offer
Why Join Aquatech?
• Play a foundational role in building a new development platform with significant executive investment.
• Work at the intersection of water, energy transition, and critical minerals-high‑growth sectors with global significance.
• Influence high-value industrial projects that support decarbonization and resource sustainability.
• Join a business with a strong global footprint, a 45‑year track record, and the agility of a scaling, PE‑backed platform.
• Be part of a team known for technical excellence, high execution capability, and long-term partnership with customers worldwide.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Asset Development & Operations position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
