Strategic Leader, Public Works & Capital Projects

City of Blue Springs; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Blue Springs seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Public Works to provide strategic leadership and oversight of public infrastructure, capital improvements, and engineering functions. This role focuses on program management, project leadership, and interdepartmental collaboration rather than hands‑on design work.

In this position, you may act as Acting Public Works Director in the Director’s absence, coordinating with MoDOT, utilities, and regional partners to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience managing infrastructure programs, development review, and consultant/contractor relationships is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, budgeting, and managing the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
• Oversee design, construction, and inspection of street, stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer projects.
• Coordinate with consulting firms, contractors, utilities, and outside agencies.
• Manage contracts, bids, change orders, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Proven leadership

Team building

Communication skills

Budgeting

Capital planning

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Blue Springs seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Public Works to provide strategic leadership and oversight of public infrastructure, capital improvements, and engineering functions. This role focuses on program management, project leadership, and interdepartmental collaboration rather than hands‑on design work.

In this position, you may act as Acting Public Works Director in the Director’s absence, coordinating with MoDOT, utilities, and regional partners to deliver safe,