Site Utility Manager

Job Description

The Role:
As a Site Utility Manager, you will be responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations through the effective execution of GM Workplace Safety System processes, including Safety Contractor Management, Working at Heights, Management of Change, and Emergency Response. This position contributes to Business Plan Deployment (BPD) across Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment while sustaining Global Manufacturing System (GMS) BIQ4 performance. The individual applies strong business acumen to facility operations, supporting staffing decisions, contract administration, risk management, and business continuity needs. This role ensures alignment with environmental requirements and initiatives and is accountable for timely, accurate financial reporting, spending forecasts, and the administration of orders and contracts. The position provides direction to third‑party contract vendors to support plant operations and works directly with all aspects of plant utilities, including compressed air, chilled water, wastewater treatment equipment, HVAC systems, and other critical

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Supports all relevant and associated GM Workplace Safety System processes [Safety Contractor Management, Working at Heights, Management of Change, Emergency Response]
• Support Business Plan Deployment (BPD) in facility operations [Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment]
• Support sustaining Global Manufacturing System (GMS) BIQ4 status
• Apply business acumen to facility operations [staffing, contracts, risk management, business continuity]
• Support environmental requirements and initiatives.
• Timely and accurate financial reporting, order/contract administration and spending forecasting.
• Provide direction to 3rd party contract vendors to support plant operations
• Works directly with all aspects of plant utilities to include:
• Compressed air
• Chilled water
• Waste water treatment equipment
• HVAC and Hot Water

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in site utilities and/or facilities engineering
• Experience in equipment repair and maintenance
• Experience with Maximo maintenance database, SAP/Ariba purchasing system, timekeeping systems (Kronos/UKG Pro)
• Experience with Building Management Systems
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as required
• Ability to lead focused teams in complex situations

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of GM systems, operational frameworks, and enterprise processes.
• Prior experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and organizational change.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.