Infrastructure Director

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians•Suttons Bay, MI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infrastructure Director provides executive-level leadership and strategic coordination for the Infrastructure Division, which includes Facilities Maintenance, Automotive Services, Public Works, and Community Development and Housing. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of the Grand Traverse Band's physical assets, utilities, fleet, and infrastructure systems. Working collaboratively with department managers, the Infrastructure Director sets priorities, oversees capital planning, and ensures responsive, high-quality service delivery that supports Tribal departments, community facilities, and essential services. As a senior leader, the Infrastructure Director works closely with the CEO to align infrastructure operations with organizational priorities, risk management needs, and long-term development goals, while maintaining readiness for emergency response and continuity of operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Works, Public Administration, or a closely related field
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in infrastructure, facilities, public works, fleet, or utility operations
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple technical trades or service departments under a unified operational plan
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and operational regulatory requirements applicable to infrastructure systems
Valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license and ability to be insured under GTB's insurance carrier

Nice To Haves

Related technical certifications or professional credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight and coordination of all Infrastructure Division departments, including Facilities Maintenance, Automotive Services, and Public Works.
Lead strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital infrastructure projects.
Monitor compliance reporting, regulatory requirements, and public-facing disclosures to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with Tribal policy and applicable regulations.
Support Public Works operations related to water, wastewater, utilities, and related infrastructure across GTB facilities and service areas.
Oversee fleet operations through Automotive Services to ensure efficient vehicle maintenance, replacement planning, utilization tracking, and cost control.
Monitor and improve work order systems, preventive maintenance programs, asset inventories, and seasonal operations planning.
Collaborate with department managers to assess staffing levels, equipment needs, performance standards, and training requirements.
Establish and maintain clear service expectations, response standards, and communication protocols with internal customers and Tribal departments.
Review, authorize, and oversee operational budgets, capital improvement plans, and major infrastructure investment requests.
Ensure compliance with occupational safety, environmental protection, and operational regulations, promoting a strong culture of safety across all infrastructure functions.
Lead infrastructure-related emergency preparedness, response coordination, and continuity planning, including on-call response during critical incidents or system failures.
Support the development, implementation, and compliance monitoring of infrastructure-related grants and funding agreements.
Identify operational risks, infrastructure needs, and opportunities for improvement; develop and implement corrective or enhancement strategies.
Provide regular reports and briefings to the CEO regarding performance metrics, capital needs, compliance status, and operational risks.
Perform other related executive-level duties as assigned.