Public Works Deputy Director – Strategic Projects Leader

FNSB — PUBLIC WORKS; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Public Works Department seeks an experienced architect/engineer to supervise administration, design, and construction activities. You will manage budgets, coordinate divisions, and oversee capital programs, with regular public interfaces and night meetings.

Required: professional registration, 4–5 year degree, 8+ years of project leadership, strong supervision; proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or ability to become registered in Alaska within six months.
• A 4–5 year degree in architecture or engineering from an ABET/NCARB-accredited college.
• Eight years of experience in planning, design and development of projects; 4 years supervising large projects.
• Four years of recent supervision experience; management in a unionized context preferred.
• Knowledge of project management: budgets, RFPs, contracts and bid analysis; operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations and participates in department administration, policies, programs, and procedures.
• Prepares and delivers public presentations and reports on department activities.
• Assumes managerial function in director's absence.
• Assigns workloads, trains staff, and evaluates performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Budget management

Public presentations

Policy interpretation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Professional registration or ability to obtain in 6 months (Alaska)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Public Works Department seeks an experienced architect/engineer to supervise administration, design, and construction activities. You will manage budgets, coordinate divisions, and oversee capital programs, with regular public interfaces and night meetings.

Required: professional registration, 4–5 year degree, 8+ years of project leadership, strong supervision; proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD; valid driver’s license.