About the Role
Sentinel Water Solutions is seeking a Director of Design and Project Delivery – Water Treatment, based in either West Chester, PA, or Pittsburgh (Eighty Four, PA), to lead the engineering, execution, growth, and profitability of our Design-Build business unit.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity overseeing the design and delivery of engineered water treatment systems, including steel vessel treatment systems, containerized equipment, permanent treatment installations, and temporary treatment solutions.
Reporting directly to the President, this individual will build and lead a dedicated engineering and project delivery team while managing projects from initial design and estimating through procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
The ideal candidate combines technical engineering expertise, strong project management experience, financial accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help scale a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Design-Build business unit, with responsibility for project execution, revenue, profitability, and operational performance.
- Build, mentor, and manage an engineering and project delivery team, including hiring a Project Engineer/Project Manager and CAD Designer.
- Oversee the engineering, design, and delivery of permanent and temporary water treatment systems, including GAC, ion exchange, steel vessels, and containerized treatment equipment.
Manage projects from estimating and proposal development through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and closeout. - Direct the development and review of engineering drawings, P&IDs, piping layouts, equipment specifications, and construction documentation.
- Establish standardized engineering designs, quality control procedures, project management processes, and technical documentation.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, subcontractors, and customer expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead estimating, technical evaluations, public bidding opportunities, proposal reviews, and contract administration.
- Oversee the development, procurement, fabrication, and deployment of Sentinel's steel vessel treatment systems.
- Manage temporary and mobile treatment equipment programs, including equipment availability, deployment, utilization, and maintenance coordination.
- Develop relationships with engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers, fabricators, contractors, and suppliers.
- Partner with Business Development, Product, and Media Services teams to support customer opportunities and successful project execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, reduce project costs, increase margins, and expand business capabilities.
- Develop budgets, staffing plans, resource forecasts, and performance metrics to support continued growth.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in water treatment, engineered equipment, industrial construction, or design-build project delivery.
- Proven experience leading engineering, technical, and project management teams.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, process piping, pressure vessels, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
- Experience managing complex engineering and construction projects from proposal through commissioning.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, technical specifications, fabrication documentation, and project design processes.
- Experience with project estimating, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
- Strong financial, operational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, build teams, and operate in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to travel approximately 20–30%, depending on project and business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with municipal drinking water treatment, including PFAS removal, granular activated carbon (GAC), and ion exchange systems.
- Experience designing or delivering steel pressure vessel treatment systems.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or similar engineering design software.
Experience with public bidding, municipal procurement, and design-build contracts. - Knowledge of AWWA, ASME, NSF, and applicable industry standards.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or experience overseeing licensed engineering activities.
- Experience managing business unit profitability, project portfolios, and technical team development.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Employee Referral Programs
- Voluntary Benefits Offered
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