Water Resource Manager

L. G. Everist, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L. G. Everist, Inc.

is seeking a Water Resources Manager to oversee water resources management, conservation, and sustainable use. You will develop strategies for efficient allocation while complying with regulations and environmental concerns, with close collaboration across government agencies and private/public sectors in the northern Colorado water market. The role requires a strong background in water rights, regulatory compliance, and lease/rental administration, plus extensive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, water law, or related).
• 8+ years of water resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Colorado water law and Northern Colorado Water Market.
• Ability to travel and establish effective relationships with government officials, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Ditch Company representation and board involvement.
• Water storage planning and delivery coordination.
• Contract management and project oversight of water-related infrastructure.
• Manage water resource assets in mining operations and related projects.
• Identify opportunities and optimize land/water assets for profitability.

Skills

Water law knowledge

Communication skills

Travel ability

Relationship building

Water resource research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Law, Business Management or related field

8+ years of water resources experience

Job description

Water Resources Manager

Job Description

Reports to: President, Mountain Region

Job Summary

As a Water Resource Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the management, conservation, and sustainability use of water resources.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement strategies to ensure the efficient allocation and utilization of water while adhering to regulatory requirements and addressing environmental concerns. This role requires a strong understanding of water management principles, water rights, regulations, administering lease and rental applications and the ability to work with government agencies, and private and public sector. This role will need an intimate knowledge of, and maintaining business relationships within, the northern Colorado water market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ditch Company Representation/Boards
• Beeman
• Lupton Meadows/Bottoms
• Rural
• Contract Management
• Water Storage
• Town of Firestone
• Carbon Valley
• Firestone
• City of Aurora
• Cannon Land Co.
• Water Storage Delivery Notices
• Leak Tests and Reclamation
• Area Capacity Surveys
• ALTAs and other associated Closing Docs
• Portfolio Management
• External and Internal Water Lease Management
• Share Utilization and Value Optimization
• Proactive Acquisition Identification and Market Value Surveyance
• Divest/Monetize Evaluations: Water and Water Storage
• Marketing of Water Assets
• Project Management/Identification
• Identify opportunities within our unique land positions
• Water Storage – Internal use and optimization? Business Unit? Lease?
• Identify logistical optimization of our existing portfolio (i.e. easement or land acquisitions, inlet/outlet works, ditch improvements, pumps, etc.)
• Put out to Bid, Contract and Manage internal field projects as it relates to water related infrastructure.
• Legal/Engineering
• Manage Water Court Legal Representation
• Manage Water Resource Engineer Consultant
• Monitor Cases LGE is opposing
• Manage LGE Water Court Cases
• Operations
• Manage water assets as it relates to mining operations
• SWSPs
• Slurry Walls/Water Storage
• Groundwater Monitoring as it relates to mine sites
• Networking
• Develop and Maintain Network of leaders, landowners and users in the water world to best position LGE for profitability.
• Performs other duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Colorado water law and the Northern Colorado Water Market
• Ability to travel as required to meetings, conferences, projects.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with government officials, employees, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Knowledge in conducting water resource research.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Law, Business Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in water resources related work; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

Performs all duties in a well-ventilated, well-lit, and temperature-controlled office environment.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.