Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy

H2O America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose Water Company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and long-term resource strategies for reliable, cost-effective service.

In this role, you will oversee major projects such as potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, and recycled water, while coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to support executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience in water resources / water supply planning.
• 5+ years of significant project leadership involving multidisciplinary initiatives and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
• Professional Civil Engineer license in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead water supply planning, water rights administration, and long-term resource strategies.
• Oversee major projects like potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, and recycled water.
• Manage consultants, evaluate programs, and provide analyses for executive decision-making.

Skills

Water resources planning

Water rights

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Civil Engineer (California)

MBA or related field preferred

Job description

Job Title

Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy

Requisition ID

req1183

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee

Job Openings

1

Compensation Range

191,018.00 - 233,466.00

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Engineering, the Manager of Water Resources and Supply Strategy is responsible for leading the Company's water supply planning, water rights administration, and strategic water supply initiatives. The position serves as the Company's primary resource for water supply strategy, long-term resource planning, and water rights management and is responsible for advancing projects and programs that support reliable, resilient, and cost-effective water service.

The Manager leads major water supply initiatives, including potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, recycled water, imported water, and other supply diversification efforts. The position oversees consultants and technical advisors, independently evaluates water supply programs, investments, and agreements, manages water rights matters, and provides technical, operational, financial, and strategic analyses to support executive decision-making. Major duties require the frequent use of initiative, independent judgment, and collaboration with personnel within and outside the Company.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leads the Company's water supply planning, resource management, water rights administration, and long-term water supply strategy activities.
• Serves as the Company's lead project manager for major water supply initiatives, including potable reuse, desalination, groundwater, recycled water, imported water, and other supply diversification projects.
• Directs and oversees consultants, contractors, and technical advisors engaged in water supply planning, engineering, environmental review, design, and implementation activities.
• Develops and evaluates water supply plans, forecasts, project alternatives, capital investments, agreements, and resource strategies to support reliable and cost-effective service.
• Conducts independent technical, operational, financial, and policy analyses of water supply programs, investments, and agreements to support prudent stewardship of customer resources and informed utility decision-making.
• Monitors and evaluates regulatory, legislative, environmental, and industry developments affecting water supply reliability, water rights, and resource management.
• Coordinates activities with Company departments, regulatory agencies, governmental organizations, regional water agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Represents the Company in matters related to water supply planning, resource management, strategic water supply initiatives, and regulatory proceedings as required.
• Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary teams of consultants, contractors, and technical advisors and manages associated budgets, schedules, contracts, and objectives.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to water resources, water supply systems, utility infrastructure, and resource management.
• Knowledge of California water rights, water policy, water resource planning, and regulatory frameworks affecting water utilities.
• Knowledge of project management, consultant management, contract administration, and capital project delivery.
• Familiarity with potable reuse, desalination, groundwater management, recycled water, wastewater, imported water supplies, and other water supply development strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex technical, operational, financial, and regulatory issues, utility economics, capital investments, and lifecycle costs.
• Ability to develop and evaluate water supply strategies, resource plans, infrastructure investments, and long-term planning alternatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Company personnel, consultants, regulatory agencies, governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultant performance, and effectively influence outcomes across organizational boundaries.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience related to water resources, water supply planning, utility infrastructure, capital project management, or resource management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of significant project leadership experience involving complex multidisciplinary initiatives and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
• Experience preparing technical analyses, reports, presentations, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master's degree in Engineering, Water Resources, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.