Public Works Director — Transform County Infrastructure

Ymfphilly; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County, Colorado seeks an experienced Public Works Director to lead a department with Transportation, Engineering, Support Services and Operations, Construction Management and Capital Planning. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and strong communication with elected officials and the community.

The successful candidate will guide a multi-million-dollar operating budget and a billion-dollar infrastructure program, translating county priorities into a clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, construction management, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in public works or related fields.
• At least 5 years supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide departmental leadership and direction across multiple divisions.
• Oversee budgeting, service delivery evaluation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure safety management and continuous departmental improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Public works

Budget oversight

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, construction management, or related field

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in civil engineering and/or PE

Job description

Arapahoe County, Colorado seeks an experienced Public Works Director to lead a department with Transportation, Engineering, Support Services and Operations, Construction Management and Capital Planning. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and strong communication with elected officials and the community.

The successful candidate will guide a multi-million-dollar operating budget and a billion-dollar infrastructure program, translating county priorities into a clear