Lead, Utilities and Infrastructure Manager - Real Estate

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At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Professional 313

Pay Range: $119,400.00 - $185,100.00

Job Description

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.

 

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.

Success Measures

• Safe, timely, on-budget delivery.
• Strong coordination with Design Lead and Site Development Manager.
• High-quality construction aligned with design, operational, and performance requirements.
• Smooth commissioning and turnover for occupancy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience supporting infrastructure planning for complex urban developments, campus environments, or mixed-use projects preferred.
• 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, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Construction Management, Urban Infrastructure, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Approximately 7–12 years of experience in infrastructure planning, utilities coordination, civil engineering, or infrastructure delivery associated with large development projects.
• 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.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Salt Lake City.

Experience in Lieu of Education

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.

What to expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

 

Interview steps

• Introductory call
• Hiring manager interview
• 2 additional stakeholder interviews

 

Work location

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.