Director of Utilities

Town of Braintree; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Braintree is seeking a Director of Utilities to provide comprehensive management of the Town's water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste operations. You will lead utility strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the DPW and Finance on capital plans and rate recommendations.

This senior role requires strong civil engineering experience, municipal public works leadership, and the ability to guide infrastructure programs while managing staffing and budgets within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible civil engineering, municipal public works, project management, or related experience.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure design, construction administration, public works operations, consultant contracts, and public construction; supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
• Massachusetts PE registration preferred, with EIT or ability to obtain a PE within a reasonable period considered.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall management, leadership, and coordination of the Town's Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Solid Waste operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and compliant delivery of municipal utility services.
• Oversees utility operations, staffing, resource allocation, budgeting, and development of policies and procedures; directs Stormwater Division operations and guides Water and Sewer personnel.
• Represents DPW before Town boards, regulatory agencies, neighboring communities, utility organizations, contractors, and other external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works - Town Engineer and guidance of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Utilities is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and long-term planning of the Town's water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste functions. The Director provides management and supervisory oversight of these functions, establishes priorities, coordinates resources, and ensures effective, efficient, and compliant operations.

The Director exercises considerable independent judgment and serves as a senior member of the Department of Public Works management team.

Responsibilities

Provides overall management, leadership, and coordination of the Town's Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Solid Waste operations, ensuring the efficient, reliable, and compliant delivery of municipal utility services. Oversees utility operations, including infrastructure maintenance, staffing, resource allocation, operational planning, and the development of policies and procedures. Directs Stormwater Division operations and provides management oversight and guidance to Water and Sewer supervisory personnel. Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental permitting requirements and the Town's MS4 Stormwater Management Program. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Public Works - Town Engineer, Engineering Division, DPW administration, and Finance Department on capital improvement planning, infrastructure projects, annual operating and capital budgets, and utility rate and fee recommendations. Evaluates infrastructure needs, operational costs, staffing, equipment, and long-term financial requirements to support sustainable utility operations.

Provides leadership in workforce development, recruitment, training, licensing, succession planning, and personnel matters. Represents the Department of Public Works before Town boards, committees, regulatory agencies, neighboring communities, utility organizations, contractors, consultants, and other external stakeholders. Serves as a key municipal representative on matters involving utility operations, infrastructure improvements, environmental compliance, and public services.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Five or more years of progressively responsible civil engineering, municipal public works, project management, or related experience.

Experience with municipal infrastructure design, construction administration, public worksoperations, consultant contracts, and public construction. Supervisory and/or project management experience preferred. Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred, with EIT or ability to obtain a PE within a reasonable period considered. Valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license.