Utilities Lead

Life Time Property Development, Construction, is the innovative and vertically integrated in-house Construction Division. We construct new buildings and remodel existing facilities to deliver luxury health and fitness destinations across the continental United States and in various parts of Canada. Projects are mainly large scale and complex, varying in size, scope, and value including, health and fitness clubs, co-working spaces, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Combine your passion for construction management and healthy living under one roof while building the career of a Life Time.

Position Summary

The Utilities Lead ensures timely and accurate setup, activation, and management of utilities for new construction, acquisitions, and existing sites. This role collaborates with Energy Management, Development, Construction, and Civil Engineering teams to align utility activations with schedules and local requirements, and supports rebate and incentive opportunities. The position also oversees lease-related utility responsibilities through the Property Management team and ensures accurate billing, account updates, and documentation, helping prevent service interruptions and supporting process improvements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Utility Setup, Billing & Account Management:

• Coordinate utility setup for new construction, including applications, deposits, and meter scheduling

• Manage account and billing changes for existing clubs, including updates to entity name, Tax ID, or billing address

• Support utility transfers and activations for acquisitions

• Ensure timely activation and proper billing setup by working with bill pay provider and Energy Management

• Resolve billing issues and submit required documentation to utility providers

• Support new club utility rebate and incentive programs, including Energy Design Assistance (EDA) where offered, ensuring applications and approvals align with utility activations

Cross-Functional Coordination & Scheduling:

• Work closely with Energy Management, Development, Construction, and Civil Engineering teams to ensure utility applications and activations align with construction schedules and local utility requirements

• Maintain communication to prevent delays in site readiness

Lease & Landlord Utility Oversight:

• Partner with the Property Management team to confirm landlord vs. Life Time utility responsibilities and ensure account setup and billing align with lease terms

• Support internal teams in understanding lease requirements and how they impact utility setup and billing

Documentation, Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Maintain accurate records of accounts, meters, service dates, and billing contacts

• Ensure adherence to company policies, lease agreements, and regulations

• Identify and implement process improvements to prevent shutoffs, billing errors, or delays

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Detail oriented with ability to ensure accuracy of project details

• Strong written and oral communication skills (comfort with external calls to utility providers)

• Thoughtful work planning and ability to prioritize individual and team member contributions to achieve high quality, timely results

• Ability to effectively multi-task with tight deadlines independently and within a team environment

• Results orientated with a focus on achieving overall business objectives

• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately report on project progress and outcomes

• Energized by working in a fast pasted environment

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field (Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate or Facilities Management, Environmental or Energy Management)

Years of Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

Utility account management, setup, or operations

• Facilities management or site activation coordination

• Real estate or lease administration related to utilities

• Construction or development project coordination

• Experience managing rebates or utility incentive programs (e.g., Energy Design Assistance, energy efficiency programs) is highly desirable.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• n/a

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multi-site, corporate environment coordinating with Energy, Development, Construction, and Property Management teams.

• Strong understanding of lease terms and landlord vs. tenant utility responsibilities.

• Prior experience with new location pipeline management and coordinating utility activations in line with construction schedules.

• Knowledge of clean energy initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and utility rebate processes.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills for cross-functional coordination.

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $70,000.00 and pays up to $97,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.