JOB TITLE:

Infrastructure Director

DEPARTMENT:

Infrastructure

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Executive Officer

SALARY:

DOE: Min: $102,871

HOUSING:

Accommodations Available

JOB 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital infrastructure projects.
  • Provide executive oversight and coordination of all Infrastructure Division departments, including Facilities Maintenance, Automotive Services, and Public Works.
  • Monitor compliance reporting, regulatory requirements, and public-facing disclosures to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with Tribal policy and applicable regulations.
  • Review, authorize, and oversee operational budgets, capital improvement plans, and major infrastructure investment requests.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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

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