About the role
- Lead the development, management, and long-term strategy for utility operations across manufactured housing communities
- Serve as the company’s utility expert for all water, wastewater, electric, and gas infrastructure
- Build and manage a network of top-tier utility contractors and service providers
- Oversee operations of wastewater treatment plants, wells, lift stations, and other critical utility assets
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and utility regulations
- Develop long-term utility infrastructure plans, including system upgrades, expansions, and modernization efforts
- Partner with operations, asset management, and community teams to ensure seamless utility service delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering, Utility Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PE license, Wastewater or Water Operator Certification) are highly desirable
- 10+ years of experience in utility infrastructure, public works, or municipal utility operations
- Strong technical expertise in water, wastewater, and electric/gas utility systems
- Proven track record in regulatory compliance and utility system operations
- Experience leading and developing teams, preferably in a utility or engineering environment
- Demonstrated success in building systems and processes from the ground up
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to listen and communicate effectively through verbal and written forms with both internal employees and external customers
- Self-starter who can identify a need, investigate a solution, and build out the infrastructure to address that need
- Goal-oriented with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of employees to achieve shared goals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
utility operationswater systemswastewater systemselectric systemsgas systemsregulatory complianceproject managementinfrastructure planningsystem upgradesmodernization efforts
Soft skills
leadershipteam developmentproblem-solvingeffective communicationcollaborationgoal-orientedself-motivatedprioritizationlisteninginvestigative skills
Certifications
PE licenseWastewater Operator CertificationWater Operator Certification