Utility General Manager

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Full Time Year Round LMLC - Big Sky, Big Sky, MT, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world‑class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region.

Utility General Manager provides overall leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for LMLC’s utility systems, including water, wastewater, and power infrastructure serving its Big Sky communities. This role is responsible for the management, operation, and long‑term stewardship of utility assets exceeding $500 million in infrastructure value.

Utility General Manager ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and sustainable utility services while supporting community growth, land development, and environmental stewardship. This position leads utility staff, manages external partners, oversees budgets and capital planning, and serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, power providers, community stakeholders, and LMLC leadership.

• Provide executive-level leadership and operational oversight for water, wastewater, and power systems serving LMLC communities in Big Sky, MT which includes all infrastructure assets.
• Direct the operation and maintenance of water supply sources, including wells, surface water intakes, storage, pumping systems, SCADA systems, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee water transmission and distribution systems to ensure reliable delivery, pressure management, and system integrity.
• Manage water treatment operations and ensure compliance with all drinking water standards and treatment processes.
• Oversee wastewater treatment intended for beneficial reuse, ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance are followed for safe reuse practices.
• Direct power distribution system operations, including lines, transformers, meters, and system dependability planning.
• Coordinate annually with Northwestern Energy on power supply and demand planning.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including requirements from Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and public health authorities.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, permitting, and inspections across all utility systems.
• Track and report annual system performance metrics supported by operational data.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response efforts related to utility outages, system failures, and natural disasters.
• Develop and manage utility operating budgets, capital improvement plans, reserves, rate studies, and long‑term financial strategies.
• Lead asset management and infrastructure planning to support system resilience, growth, and adaptability.
• Oversee procurement and management of contracts for engineering, construction, operations support, and professional services for utility projects.
• Provide technical and operational input for land development reviews related to utility expansions and system modifications.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate utility staff.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, training, and professional development to build future utility industry leaders.
• Ensure workplace safety compliance and implementation of industry best practices.
• Coordinate closely with LMLC development teams, community owners’ association leadership, regulatory agencies, and local partners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with community boards, management, and staff regarding system performance, capital projects, and operational priorities.

• Promote sustainability initiatives including water conservation, energy efficiency, and responsible resource management.
• Support environmental stewardship efforts aligned…