Public Works Tech Ops Director (Client-Facing)

Institute for Building Technology and Safety; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) seeks an Assistant Public Works Director – Technical Operations to lead staff, oversee infrastructure maintenance, and coordinate multiple subcontractors and internal teams. You will champion QA/QC, uphold safety standards, and communicate technical information clearly to residents, officials, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include staffing, day-to-day maintenance of streets and city assets, capital improvement support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in public works operations and staff leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure systems and maintenance practices.
• APWA-S certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Staffing & People Management: recruit, train, mentor, oversee assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Technical Operations & Maintenance: oversee day-to-day maintenance of streets, drainage, bridges, and city assets.
• Capital Improvement & Engineering Support: plan and support roadway and drainage projects with technical input.
• Technology & Data Utilization: implement real-time monitoring, asset management, and GIS tools.
• Emergency Preparedness: lead city crews during weather events and infrastructure emergencies.

Skills

Staff management

QA/QC

Technical knowledge

Public speaking

Council presentations

Education

Civil/Construction Eng

APWA-S cert

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) seeks an Assistant Public Works Director – Technical Operations to lead staff, oversee infrastructure maintenance, and coordinate multiple subcontractors and internal teams. You will champion QA/QC, uphold safety standards, and communicate technical information clearly to residents, officials, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include staffing, day-to-day maintenance of streets and city assets, capital improvement support, and