Utilities & Infrastructure Manager

Job Summary

The Utilities & Infrastructure Manager is responsible for partnering with the Director, Utilities & Infrastructure to ensure respective community infrastructure and utilities are operating correctly, efficiently, and remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. This professional will play a key role in managing small capital projects, managing the operational compliance of facilities, and help support infrastructure upgrades while providing guidance to on-site managers on drinking water, wastewater, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.

Overall, this professional is responsible for setting Sun Communities up for success by providing leadership to operations through standard operating procedures and programs as it relates to utilities.

• Educates Operations partners on standard operating procedures and training programs to ensure team members comply with respective policies and procedures. (Essential)
• Manages $500k or less Utility & Infrastructure projects through partnership with respective Operations partners from start to finish. (Essential)
• Partners with Operations team and 3rd party operators to ensure respective community utilities drinking water, wastewater, and infrastructure are operating correct, efficiently, and remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. (Essential)
• Collaborates with Community leaders, Regional Vice Presidents, and Divisional Vice Presidents to address and develop solutions for infrastructure issues. (Essential)
• Partners with Operations teams to correct deficiencies, review and analyze respective proposals & contracts, select qualified contractors to complete capital improvements/projects, and monitors all project-related udpates to ensure timely completion. (Essential)
• Implements, creates, and manages programs as needed and required by permits. (Essential)
• Identifies and collects data to help structure future Utility and Infrastructure capital projects as it relates to future budgeting. (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports Construction Services partners on larger capital expenditure projects as needed throughout the country.
• Collaborates with Construction Services partners and Operations teams to upgrade and replace respective water and sewer infrastructure.
• Inspects and monitors both Construction and Utility projects to ensure conformation to respective regulatory compliance and specifications.
• Refines standard operations procedures for water treatment plants and waste-water treatment facilities, in addition to other standard operating procedures as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Environmental Compliance, or similar areas preferred. (Preferred)
• 7 years in Experience in Drinking Water, Wastewater, Senior Operator, Plant Management, or comparable field. (Required)
• 2 years in Demonstrates experience in utilizing Microsoft Office suite products for program management success. (Required)
• Ability to effectively communicate with both field leadership and senior leadership
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and utility compliance permits.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 10%
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to foster relationships and collaborate across business units to leverage success.
• Preferred Certifications/Licensures:(Drinking Water & Waste Water Operator License )

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and…