Water & Wastewater Compliance Leader

Sun Communities, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) with Sun matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. seeks a Utilities Compliance Manager to ensure safe, compliant water and wastewater operations across our communities.

You will partner with executives to oversee regulatory reporting, SOP development, and utility project management across the portfolio. The role requires supervising on-site teams, reviewing DMRs and MORs, coordinating with regulators, and driving documentation to maintain permits and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 7 years in water/wastewater compliance required.
• 7 years in plant operations/utility management required.
• Ability to communicate with field and senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and permits.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% by car or plane.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Adaptable to changing regulatory needs and priorities.
• Preferred: Drinking Water & Waste Water Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Manage small utility/infrastructure projects up to $50,000 from initiation to completion.
• Ensure water, wastewater, and infrastructure operate in compliance; collaborate to fix deficiencies.
• Coordinate with Community Managers and executives to address infrastructure issues.
• Review and validate DMRs, MORs, and sampling reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance for regulatory communications prepared by the team.
• Monitor progress on consent orders and maintain schedules and requirements.
• Define permit conditions and review plans to maintain permits.
• Act as liaison to regulatory agencies and represent the company at meetings.
• Coordinate team member selection and ensure policy compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and utility programs; coordinate with Construction Services.
• Educate operations teams on SOPs and training programs for compliance.
• Oversee regulatory correspondence, reports, permit requirements, and milestones with Construction Services.
• Prepare and file public-supply annual reports, CUPs, PSARs, CCRs in collaboration with team.
• Contribute to CapEx planning, forecasting, and budget development.
• Oversee projects and upgrades in water and wastewater systems; inspect for compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate regulatory notifications and communicate operating costs for budget planning.

Skills

Water/wastewater compliance

Plant operations

Communication

Reading drawings/permits

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Environmental Compliance

Drinking Water & Waste Water Operator License (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sun Communities, Inc. seeks a Utilities Compliance Manager to ensure safe, compliant water and wastewater operations across our communities.

You will partner with executives to oversee regulatory reporting, SOP development, and utility project management across the portfolio. The role requires supervising on-site teams, reviewing DMRs and MORs, coordinating with regulators, and driving documentation to maintain permits and compliance.