Water Resources Program Lead - Utilities & Conservation

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Energy Services & Building Controls seeks a Water Resources Manager to lead campus potable water, sewer, and wastewater utility programs within Purchased Utilities. You will coordinate with LADWP and regulators, manage budgets and billing, and support rate studies and metering expansion.

The role requires strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration within Facilities Management. Reporting to the ES&BC director, you will translate water strategy into measurable outcomes, track

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in energy management, facilities engineering, or utility operations.
• Experience managing multi-year capital programs or operational improvements.
• Knowledge of HVAC, building automation, and utility operations.
• Experience with metering systems and energy/water data analysis.
• Public-sector procurement familiarity (UCPath, CalUSource, UC procurement).

Responsibilities

• Manage campus potable water, sewer, and wastewater utility services within Purchased Utilities.
• Coordinate with LADWP, LA Sanitation, and regulators on water quality and cross-connection control.
• Oversee budgets, billing, and recharge reconciliation; support rate studies and metering expansion.
• Collaborate with Capital Programs, FM Finance, Procurement, and sustainability stakeholders.

Skills

Energy management

Program management

Data analysis

Written briefs

Budget oversight

Communication

MS Office

EnergyCap

Maximo

Procurement knowledge

UC procurement systems

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineering License (PE) - CA (preferred)

CEM/CEP or LEED AP (preferred)

Tools

EnergyCap

Maximo

Job description

UCLA Energy Services & Building Controls seeks a Water Resources Manager to lead campus potable water, sewer, and wastewater utility programs within Purchased Utilities. You will coordinate with LADWP and regulators, manage budgets and billing, and support rate studies and metering expansion.

The role requires strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration within Facilities Management. Reporting to the ES&BC director, you will translate water strategy into measurable outcomes, track