Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager supports the Project Director in planning, coordinating, executing and delivering components of the WIFA Long Term Water Augmentation Fund Program. This position leads design and construction activities, ensuring technical excellence, schedule performance, cost control and compliance with contracts and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage stakeholders, permitting agencies and regulatory entities across Arizona, California, Baja California, Sonora, Utah and other relevant locations.
• Develop relationships with off‑takers, water suppliers and experts in Water Right Exchange processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives (WIFA), subcontractors, design partners and internal teams.
• Support client reporting, prepare presentations and document progress.
• Represent the segment in governance meetings and program‑level reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to design teams and construction consultants, reviewing drawings, specifications, work methods and proposals.
• Resolve technical issues through field engineering and coordination with design leads.
• Review and approve technical reports, RFIs, method statements and engineering submittals.
• Oversee construction activities during implementation, monitor daily progress and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in large‑scale infrastructure or water‑related projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with regulatory and permitting agencies.
• Experience with water‑right exchange processes, preferably related to the Colorado River.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams including design, construction, operations and environmental specialists.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance where required and approved
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and other employee benefits