Technical Program Manager V (water program operations)

Job Title: Technical Program Manager V (water program operations)

Location: Remote - PST time zone

Duration: Contract - 8 months

Pay Range: $84/hr - $86.28/hr (W2)

Job ID: 406874

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

Client Site Development team designs, builds, leases, and operates efficient global data centers. The Water Team manages cross-functional water program strategy and execution across the global portfolio through pre-development, construction, and operations. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager V to provide parental leave coverage for a critical Water Program Manager role, ensuring continuity of water program operations, utility relationships, compliance oversight, and construction milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the multi-year water program roadmap aligned to growth targets and sustainability goals.


• Lead fleet-wide programmatic initiatives including sustainability and water-saving efforts, regulatory research, business process development, and cross-functional coordination.


• Own and drive the water and wastewater compliance framework, including tool development, process governance, and audit readiness.


• Oversee compliance with water withdrawal agreements and wastewater discharge requirements.


• Manage utility engagement strategy during construction and operations, including technical topics, invoicing, and operational issues.


• Own end-to-end flow meter program strategy, including account setup, mapping, payments, and commissioning.


• Lead engineering design reviews and oversee onsite and offsite water infrastructure projects across schedule, scope, and budget.


• Drive construction quality standards for wet utility infrastructure.


• Establish a data governance framework for water and wastewater monitoring and analysis.


• Leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to inform program decisions.


• Monitor external factors affecting water supply and quality, including policy, legal, and quality issues.


• Develop and maintain the Water Mitigation Plan with Emergency Operating Procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical expertise in industrial water use, wastewater discharge, water efficiency techniques, and U.S. water policy and permitting.


• Experience with permitting and construction management of water infrastructure projects.


• Experience with NPDES and industrial pretreatment permits and with U.S. water and wastewater utilities.


• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure construction and operations for hyperscale data centers.


• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.


• 12+ years of progressive professional experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including senior or lead roles.


• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field).


• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties. These include the duties listed above and the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations and standards, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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