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Jamae Paleracio

Jamae Paleracio

Water Resource Engineer | Program Manager
Manila

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in hydrological and environmental studies, specializing in assessing the viability of surface water for potable use, and program management. Demonstrates proven success in majoring multidisciplinary technical teams. Proficient in project and program execution, stakeholder coordination, technical assessments, and regulatory compliance. Possesses excellent leadership and communication. A collaborative and adaptable team player with resilient attitude and a strong sense of responsibility and ethical conduct. Skilled in managing tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs across multiple complex projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Manila Water Infratech Solutions
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversees the technical services team in planning, implementing, and monitoring programs and special projects.
  • Ensures alignment of program execution with corporate goals, budget constraints, and technical standards.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Water Utility Specialist

KPMG Global Services
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Documented existing policies, industry standards, and service levels related to Water Service Provider (WSPs) .
  • Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of existing national and international water standards, policies, and service levels applicable to WSPs.
  • Developed and recommended measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for evaluating service coverage, water quality, supply continuity, non-revenue water (NRW), pressure management, and customer service.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders including regulatory agencies, technical working groups, and utility operators to validate indicators and assessment criteria.
  • Provided technical inputs on benchmarking standards based on WSP scale (small, medium, large) and operational conditions.
  • Drafted sections of the audit manual that integrate performance metrics, data requirements, and evaluation methodologies.
  • Ensured alignment of audit guidelines with existing NWRB regulations and broader development goals.

Water Sources Development Manager

Manila Water Infratech Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conduct hydrological and environmental studies to assess the viability of surface water as potential source of potable water;
  • Support Technical Sales in project participation and assist subsidiaries in developing water sources to meet service area demands;
  • Develop, analyze, and interpret topographical maps, raster datasets, etc.;
  • Analyze and research surface water across Philippines, including risk assessment and data analyses for surface water projects;
  • Collaborate with the New Business Development Team (NBD Team) and Business Units to create professional presentations and reports on water quality, usage, and available resources;
  • Present discoveries to managers and contribute insights to projects planning;
  • Complete paperwork with attention to detail;
  • Successfully conduct numerous major mapping exercises within tight deadlines, leveraging limited available resources; and
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Hydrologist

Primewater Infrastructure Corp.
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Prepare written reports and oral presentations;
  • Plan and collect surface water and monitor data to support projects and programs;
  • Conduct hydrological works: watershed delineation;
  • Perform flow duration curve using HEC-SSP for 80% dependable flow;
  • Conduct fieldwork surveys and monitoring activities: streamflow measurement, water quality sampling, small group discussions;
  • Collaborate with project and groundwater teams through discussions;
  • In-charge of site visit reports, budget preparation, and calculations during fieldworks;
  • Operate sophisticated equipment to collect, analyze, and monitor surface water data;
  • Identify and evaluate potential water sources for domestic water supply in the region;
  • Coordinate with field teams nationwide for data collection efforts such as water sampling and river discharge measurement;
  • Diligently monitor water resources, ensuring compliance with local regulations;
  • Utilized computerized mapping software to track and analyze surface hydrology data;
  • Demonstrate quick learning and adaptability to new situations; and
  • Perform investigations during field visits.

Water Resource Engineer I

Woodfields Consultants, Inc.
12.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assist in team data collection, processing, and analysis;
  • Apply research methods to compile, analyze and interpret water resource data;
  • Perform hydrological analyses and design maps using ArcGIS;
  • Develop Hydrologic Monitoring Reports and in-depth studies using HEC-HMS;
  • Conduct Water Balance Analysis, Population and Water Demand Projection using MS Excel;
  • Execute Vulnerability Assessment using DRASTIC Method;
  • Conduct hydrological works: watershed delineation, inundation map preparation, etc.;
  • Conduct fieldwork surveys: streamflow measurement, geo-resistivity survey, water quality sampling;
  • Prepare reports/recommendations on complex water resource issues;
  • Collaborate with project teams and environmental/engineering departments;
  • Conduct inventory of water users, collect secondary data from LGUs and institutions;
  • Estimate streamflows in ungauged basins and develop flow duration curves;
  • Conduct stakeholders' consultation and training program on GIS application and surface water analysis;
  • Provide technical reports and oversee Project Monitoring, Scheduling, and Site Investigation in Project Management.
  • Establish and manage processes for flood reporting, recording, and investigation;
  • Investigate floods; and
  • Take technical lead in flood risk projects, including business case reporting, surface water management, and risks assessment.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Water Resources

University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)

Skills

    Program Management

    Technical Due Diligence

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Project Monitoring and Evaluation

    Regulatory Compliance

    Team Leadership and Development

    Hydrological Assessments

    GIS

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Collaboration and Communication

    Project Management

    Organizational and Time Management

    Technical Proficiency (HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS, HEC RAS, mapping software)

    Adaptability

    Flexibility

    Reliable

    Initiative

    Ethical conduct

    Attention to Detail

Trainings

  • Workshop on Nurturing Work Ethics that Companies Values Most
  • Internal Quality Audit
  • Webinar: India-Australia Water Business Opportunities
  • Advance MS Excel Training
  • Construction Occupational Safety and Health Training - COSH (SO2)
  • Smart Leak Repair Management
  • Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Online Workshop
  • Water Quality Summit 2021
  • Proper Office Decorum
  • 2022 PICE Midyear National Convention and Technical Conference
  • Hybrid Seminar on Groundwater Utilization and Management

Timeline

Program Manager

Manila Water Infratech Solutions
06.2025 - Current

Water Utility Specialist

KPMG Global Services
10.2024 - 05.2025

Water Sources Development Manager

Manila Water Infratech Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2025

Hydrologist

Primewater Infrastructure Corp.
03.2021 - 12.2022

Water Resource Engineer I

Woodfields Consultants, Inc.
12.2018 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Civil Engineering - Water Resources

University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)

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