Public Works Director — Strategic City Infrastructure Leader

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Florence (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

The City of Florence is seeking an executive-level Public Works Director to lead Streets, Facilities, Park and Engineering and to drive strategic planning and organizational development for the department.

The role requires providing high-level guidance to the City Manager and City Council, overseeing budgets, contracts, safety programs, and staff performance while ensuring compliance with laws and delivering excellent customer service to the community.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the modern principles and practices of public works administration.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic goals and plans for public works.
• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, contract management, and project oversight.
• Strong supervisory and leadership capabilities for a multi-unit department.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and organizes operation of all Public Works within the City.
• Provides high-level strategic advice to the City Manager and Council; creates short- and long-range plans.
• Supervises staff; hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates performance.
• Prepares, analyzes, and manages department budget; oversees equipment and capital plans.
• Directs contract administration and bidding for Public Works projects.
• Organizes safety programs and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Represents the City in meetings with agencies and public groups; ensures responsive customer service.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required; may work evenings/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Public works administration

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Project management

Job description

The City of Florence is seeking an executive-level Public Works Director to lead Streets, Facilities, Park and Engineering and to drive strategic planning and organizational development for the department.

The role requires providing high-level guidance to the City Manager and City Council, overseeing budgets, contracts, safety programs, and staff performance while ensuring compliance with laws and delivering excellent customer service to the community.