[Hiring] General Manager @CIM Group

Role Description

The General Manager provides strategic, commercial, regulatory, and operational leadership for a groundwater banking asset. The role serves as the primary business representative for the water bank and manages relationships with public agencies, water contractors, customers, consultants, community stakeholders, and industry organizations.

During development, the General Manager will focus on:

• Stakeholder engagement
• Customer development
• Grant and agreement management
• Regulatory coordination
• Consultant oversight
• Operational readiness

As the water bank becomes operational, the role will assume responsibility for:

• Storage and recovery activities
• Customer commitments
• Operating performance
• Compliance
• Maintenance coordination
• Long-term asset management

This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to manage executive-level relationships while directly advancing contracts, agency materials, consultant deliverables, budgets, and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience in CA water sector (e.g. agency, regulatory or water storage)
• Experience with grant management, preferably Prop 1, with an understanding of how to optimize reimbursements
• Experience engaging with state, regional or local water regulatory agencies, or other utility agencies or control boards

Requirements

• Exhibit a creative and innovative approach to solving problems and resolving issues
• Experience in a problem-solving role exclusive to the water industry
• Experience with water project construction and/or operation
• A true "self-starter" with the ability to manage workload autonomously and effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply commercial judgment
• Inquisitive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Practices excellent time management with a strong ability to multitask
• A team player who enjoys a friendly but professional team dynamic

Benefits

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• And more!

The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $200,000 - $250,000.

Company Description

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest.

Join us and make an impact today!