Facilities & Infrastructure Lead/Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilledFacilities & Infrastructure Construction Managerto act as the primary technical advisor andtrusted right-hand partner to the Master Developer/Owner. In this dual-capacity role, you will bridge the gap between high-level development vision and ground-level execution. You will directly oversee the planning, design, and construction of all site-wide infrastructure (roads, utilities, grading, power grids) and core facility assets.

As the Owner’s primary representative, you will protect the developer's financial, legal, and operational interests. You will steer cross-functional teams, manage critical tier-1 contractors, and solve complex development bottlenecks to ensure mega-scale projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Owner’s Right-Hand & Strategic Advisory

• Act as the principal technical advisorto the Master Developer, translating master plan visions into actionable engineering and construction phases.
• Represent the Ownerin high-stakes meetings with municipal leaders, utility executives, legal counsel, and joint-venture partners.
• Protect the developer’s interestsby auditing project health, evaluating construction risks, and vetting master schedules.
• Lead "Build vs. Buy" and value engineering assessmentsto optimize infrastructure spend and maximize the project's long-term ROI.

Infrastructure & Site Development Management

• Direct all site-wide horizontal infrastructure operations, including heavy civil grading, stormwater management, deep utilities, roadway networks, and grid connectivity.
• Oversee vertical facility integration, ensuring core building systems align seamlessly with the master site infrastructure.
• Manage the master project schedule, identifying critical path milestones and proactively mitigating supply chain or construction delays.

Contractor, Procurement & Financial Oversight

• Drive the procurement processfor Tier-1 General Contractors, civil engineering firms, and specialized infrastructure consultants.
• Negotiate, structure, and administercomplex construction contracts (including EPC, GMP, and Design-Build structures).
• Supervise budget controls, review monthly pay applications, manage the contingency fund, and rigorously vet change-order requests.

Regulatory, Permitting & Compliance

• Navigate local, state, and federal regulatory frameworksto secure master environmental permits, zoning approvals, and utility allocations.
• Ensure full compliancewith safety regulations (OSHA), building codes, and environmental mitigation mandates across the entire master site.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degreein Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a strictly related technical field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experiencemanaging large-scale infrastructure, heavy civil, or master-planned commercial development projects.
• Proven track recordworking directly in an Owner’s Representative, Project Director, or Chief of Staff capacity for developers or asset owners.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Mastery of infrastructure components: deep utility installation, high-voltage power distribution, structural concrete, and municipal tie-ins.
• Advanced financial acumen, including proficiency with construction accounting, cost forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict-resolution skillsto manage disputes between contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with industry softwaresuch as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off