Strategic Public Works Director: Transportation & Infrastructure

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento seeks an executive Director of Public Works to guide a multi-disciplinary department through growth and investment in transportation infrastructure. The Director reports to an Assistant City Manager and serves on the City’s Executive Team.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative leader with broad experience across engineering, traffic, transportation planning, and street maintenance, and a strong grasp of financing, budgeting, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A typical pathway includes eight years of progressively responsible experience in public works including management level experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public or business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of required supervisory experience; additional experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and review all activities of the Public Works Department.
• Interface with City officials, City Council, and external partners on transportation matters and programs.
• Prepare complex statistical and narrative reports and correspondence.
• Supervise staff including managers, professionals, and clerical personnel.
• Participate in Executive Team meetings and citywide strategic planning initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, capital financing, and grant management for department programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal and written communication

Coaching and mentoring

Computers and software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree may substitute for supervisory experience

Job description

The City of Sacramento seeks an executive Director of Public Works to guide a multi-disciplinary department through growth and investment in transportation infrastructure. The Director reports to an Assistant City Manager and serves on the City’s Executive Team.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative leader with broad experience across engineering, traffic, transportation planning, and street maintenance, and a strong grasp of financing, budgeting, and regulatory requirements.