Job Description
The Water Program Manager-Data Centers is responsible for leading water and wastewater acquisition, negotiations, and infrastructure development for large-scale AI data center projects across the U.S., working collaboratively with various teams and external providers to ensure efficient and sustainable water management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and direct water and wastewater acquisition for data center complexes
- Manage relationships with water and wastewater service providers
- Negotiate and contract with water providers for permits, rights-of-way, and infrastructure construction
- Engage with hyperscaler customers on water and wastewater technical requirements
- Monitor market developments and incorporate new technologies and best practices
- Hire and oversee engineering consultants supporting infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project development and execution
- Support lease negotiations and project financing activities for data centers
- Develop and manage project schedules and budgets
- Build relationships with network carriers and key stakeholders
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in water wastewater for data centers and or power generation, ideally at a hyperscaler or with a leading engineering consultancy.
- Experience working with water wastewater providers and with hyperscaler customer technology teams.
- The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $140,000 to $170,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive plan
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and dependents
Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D, and Voluntary Legal Insurance
Competitive retirement benefits with 401(k) company match
Generous paid time off and 11 paid company holidays
Flexible working arrangements
12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit with employer contributions
Mental health wellness offerings
Discounted physical wellness plan
Pet insurance
Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, data, and phone equipment purchase benefits
Thoughtful hybrid workplace setup benefits
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