Senior Director of Municipal Utilities & Infrastructure

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

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