Director Infrastructure Operations Jobs in Michigan

SUMMARY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide executive oversight and coordination of all Infrastructure Division departments, including Facilities Maintenance, Automotive Services, and Public Works and Community Development and Housing.
• 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.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead and support highly technical professionals and trades without serving as the subject-matter expert in each discipline.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, asset management, utilities systems, and facilities operations.
• Effective leadership, communication, and coordination skills across diverse teams and operational environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, seasonal workloads, emergency response needs, and regulatory deadlines.
• Familiarity with capital planning, life-cycle costing, and long-term infrastructure sustainability models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to safety and compliance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required; related technical certifications or professional credentials preferred.*
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in facilities, automotive, utilities, or public works operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments, technical trades, or infrastructure systems.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable under GTB policy.
• Routine travel to GTB facilities, infrastructure sites, and work zones required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct oversight of:
  • Lands and Records Officer
  • Director of Community Development and Housing
  • Automotive Manager
  • Facilities Maintenance Manager
  • Public Works Director

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

• Desktop and laptop computers
• Asset management, work order, and fleet management systems
• Standard office equipment and inspection tools

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• High-level planning, analysis, and decision-making related to infrastructure systems.
• Ability to manage competing operational priorities and emergency situations.
• Sustained attention to regulatory compliance, safety, and risk management.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

• High-level planning, analysis, and decision-making related to infrastructure systems.
• Ability to manage competing operational priorities and emergency situations.
• Sustained attention to regulatory compliance, safety, and risk management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in both office and field environments.
• Must be available for on-site coordination during emergencies, seasonal events, or unplanned infrastructure failures.
• Some evening, weekend, or on-call work may be required.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a criminal history background check with no felonies or serious misdemeanors and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. * Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval from the Director of Human Resources.