Lead Utilities and Infrastructure Manager - Real Estate

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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,