Assistant Director, Capital Delivery – Strategy & Projects

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 194,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks an Assistant Director for Capital Delivery Services to lead planning, design oversight, and project controls across the capital program. The role partners with department leadership to ensure timely, within-budget delivery and strong governance.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and relationships with City staff, boards, and external partners while guiding two direct reports and advancing organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience, four in a managerial role.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience leading CIP and project controls teams preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to translate complex information for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Leads staffing, budgeting, and financial management for capital delivery.
• Represents department at City Council and other meetings.
• Builds relationships with City departments to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Capital project management

Cost estimating

Schedule management

Budgeting

Public administration

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The City of Austin seeks an Assistant Director for Capital Delivery Services to lead planning, design oversight, and project controls across the capital program. The role partners with department leadership to ensure timely, within-budget delivery and strong governance.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and relationships with City staff, boards, and external partners while guiding two direct reports and advancing organizational priorities.