Lead Utilities and Infrastructure Manager - Real Estate

Western Governors University•Salt Lake, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Help power WGU’s new national headquarters WGU is expanding its national headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, launching a long-term, multi-phase development that will deliver a one million square foot urban campus supporting up to 5,000 employees. With the first building targeted for a 2030 move-in, this role plays a critical part in planning and coordinating the infrastructure systems that make the campus possible. As the Lead Utilities and Infrastructure Manager, you will represent WGU in utility planning, infrastructure coordination, and long-range capacity development for one of the most significant campus projects in WGU’s history.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating infrastructure systems for large-scale development projects.
Experience working with public and private utility providers and municipal agencies on service coordination and capacity planning.
Familiarity with civil infrastructure systems including electrical, water, sewer, telecommunications, and district energy infrastructure.
Ability to manage multiple consultants and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to support executive stakeholders and communicate complex infrastructure topics clearly.
Knowledge of infrastructure systems planning, utility coordination, and civil engineering concepts relevant to urban development.
Understanding of infrastructure capacity planning, system resiliency, and phased infrastructure delivery.
Ability to coordinate infrastructure planning within complex development schedules and multi-phase programs.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder coordination skills when working with utility providers and municipal agencies.
Ability to interpret infrastructure plans, engineering reports, and technical documentation.
Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Construction Management, Urban Infrastructure, or a related field preferred.
Approximately 7–12 years of experience in infrastructure planning, utilities coordination, civil engineering, or infrastructure delivery associated with large development projects.
Based in or willing to relocate to Salt Lake City.
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting infrastructure planning for complex urban developments, campus environments, or mixed-use projects preferred.
Experience supporting urban development, campus-scale projects, or district infrastructure systems strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating with utility providers, municipalities, and infrastructure consultants.
Experience working within multi-phase development or construction programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Master Utility Planning Lead development and oversight of the project’s master utility strategy to support phased development of the HQ site.
Coordinate with civil engineers and infrastructure consultants to plan district-scale utility systems including power, water, sewer, telecommunications, and other supporting infrastructure.
Ensure infrastructure planning aligns with site development strategies, building design requirements, and long-term operational needs of the HQ campus.
Utility Coordination and Negotiations Represent the owner in coordination and negotiation with public and private utility providers including electric, water, sewer, telecommunications, and district energy systems.
Secure utility capacity allocations and service commitments required to support development schedules.
Coordinate with municipal agencies and service providers to ensure infrastructure plans align with city requirements and development approvals.
Infrastructure Phasing and Capacity Planning Develop infrastructure phasing strategies that support multiple phases of HQ development.
Monitor utility demand and capacity requirements as development progresses.
Plan for infrastructure redundancy, resiliency, and long-term system performance across the campus district.
Infrastructure Planning and Easement Coordination Coordinate utility corridor planning, infrastructure routing, and easement requirements across the development site.
Work with consultants and legal teams to establish required utility easements, right-of-way agreements, and service agreements.
Support infrastructure-related elements of entitlements, permitting, and development approvals.
Cost, Schedule, and Project Coordination Support infrastructure cost forecasting and coordination with development phasing and capital planning.
Align infrastructure schedules with site development activities and vertical construction timelines.
Track infrastructure planning milestones and communicate progress, risks, and constraints to project leadership and executive stakeholders.
Consultant & Contractor Coordination Coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, and technical specialists supporting site development and infrastructure activities.
Ensure alignment between consultant deliverables, construction activities, and overall project development objectives.
Support procurement processes and evaluation of consultant and contractor services as required.
Monitor and support the tracking and resolution of submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders, ensuring timely review and coordination between consultants, contractors, and project leadership.