Water Strategy, Senior Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Denver, CO

1d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a water and wastewater infrastructure leader to spearhead wet utility infrastructure development across its data center portfolio and execute water and wastewater sustainability initiatives consistent with corporate goals. The role works collaboratively with multifunctional project teams to develop strategies for securing wet utilities, negotiate supply agreements with service providers, and support water and wastewater infrastructure through permitting and construction.

The position also supports project evaluations, due diligence, agency consultations, permitting, entitlements, and budgeting. As part of the Energy and Water team, the role partners closely with project origination and development teams, leadership, and internal stakeholders to support efficient execution of development projects. The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple concurrent projects and negotiating utility service agreements, preferably in the data center industry, along with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

The role is based in Denver, Colorado, or Seattle, Washington, with a three-day hybrid in-office schedule. Travel of up to 25% may be required for company gatherings or site visits. Compensation is $150,000–$180,000, with bonus and an incentive plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a similar field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in industrial water use and wastewater discharge, water efficiency techniques, water policy, and permitting.
• Experience working with water and wastewater utilities in the United States.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure construction and operations for data centers.
• Experience with NPDES permits, industrial pretreatment permits, and decentralized wastewater systems.
• Experience negotiating utility service agreements, preferably in the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement strategies for water assessment, commercial certainty, and compliance across a portfolio of data center projects.
• Develop customer- and external-facing water narratives in support of Rowan’s sustainability and digital infrastructure goals.
• Monitor external factors affecting water, including local and state water policy, water quality issues, and legal rights or issues, and develop strategies to address risks.
• Assess water risks and delivery feasibility for potential data center sites from site selection through construction.
• Manage relationships with local water authorities and partners in prospective data center locations to ensure sufficient supply and rights and conduct necessary due diligence.
• Partner with Directors of Development and project teams to prepare for and conduct commercial negotiations and conversations to secure water rights and infrastructure for data center sites.
• Facilitate communication and cross-team coordination among internal and external water stakeholders, including Development, Engineering, Design, Construction, and Operations.
• Oversee compliance with water withdrawals and discharge and end-user agreements, including flow rates and installation of required monitoring and operational equipment.
• Organize, review, and evaluate water and wastewater monitoring data, compare it against agreements, identify anomalies, and establish best practices.
• Implement Rowan’s water stewardship program in collaboration with the Sustainability lead and project teams.
• Support other development activities as necessary, including project evaluations, due diligence reviews, agency consultations, permitting, entitlements, and budgeting.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team-building and educational opportunities.
• Generous benefits package, including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan.
• Relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior