Supervisor - Street Maintenance Division

City and County of Denver; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong pension

457B plan

PTO + holidays

Personal holiday

Wellness Day

Volunteer day

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

City and County of Denver in Denver, CO, seeks an Engineer Supervisor in the Street Maintenance Division to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and drive successful delivery of street maintenance programs. You will oversee procurement, contract management, schedule, budget, risk, and compliance with city, state, and federal requirements, while mentoring staff and collaborating with stakeholders.

This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a hybrid work model with on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Three years of senior engineering supervision experience required.
• Licensure: PE or Architect registration preferred; Colorado license or reciprocity acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and project inspectors responsible for street maintenance programs and projects.
• Provide technical, operational, and strategic direction for engineering street maintenance planning, procurement, contract management, delivery/construction, and closeout.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and compliance with city, state, and federal requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholders including consultants, contractors, internal departments, utilities, and regional agencies.
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture.

Skills

Supervising engineers

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $124,937.00- $161,000.00/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denverutilizesa hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the community several days a week. In this position you can expect to work on site, three (3) days a week at: Wastewater Building, 2000 W 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80223.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. The Street Maintenance Division (SMD), is responsible for maintaining Denver’s transportation infrastructure, including pothole repair, street repaving, street sweeping, and snow removal. Managing over 2,150 miles of roadways and more than 5,000 alleys, the division ensures safe and efficient mobility for residents and visitors while supporting ongoing infrastructure improvements across the City. The Street Maintenance Engineering group (SMEng) is seeking an Engineer Supervisor to join and help lead our high performing team. Specifically, as the Engineer Supervisor - Street Maintenance Division you will:

1. Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and Project Inspectors responsible for the delivery of street maintenance programs and projects.
2. Provide technical, operational, and strategic direction for Engineering Street Maintenance planning, procurement, contract management, delivery / construction, and project closeout.
3. Supervise staff workload, performance, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals and deliver high-quality projects.
4. Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and compliance with City, state, and federal requirements.
5. Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of procurement documents / packages, work orders, change orders, contract amendments, and consultant deliverables.
6. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to include but not limited to consultants, contractors, internal departments, utilities, regional agencies, and other project stakeholders.
7. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
8. Supervise the expenditure program budgets, funding allocations, and other resources to support the annual Engineering Street Maintenance Program.
9. Analyze project and program data to establish performance measures, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
10. Represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on complex and high-profile projects, including coordination with community stakeholders, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public.
11. Collaborate on complex technical, operational, contractual, and stakeholder issues while balancing safety, equity, mobility, cost, schedule, and community needs.
12. Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture.
13. Project Management responsibilities, as needed.
14. Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team-based approach.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of direct supervision of engineers.
• Progressive responsibilities in transportation / maintenance engineering, contract development / management, field design, construction, and/or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, supervising diverse professionals from interns to licensed engineers while supporting both technical and professional growth.
• Strong analytical skills to oversee the Engineering Street Maintenance team to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data sources.
• Experience developing, reviewing procurement documents and/or work orders, and managing construction projects for transportation infrastructure (roadways, ADA ramps, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, drainage, pavement markings, snow mitigation, and operations).
• Excellent organization and communication skills that strengthen team effectiveness and support delivery.
• Experience with various funding sources (City vs. State vs. Federal) and how they can be used on a given project(s).
• A firm understanding of federal, state, and City agency policies, standards, and systems.
• Experience and comfort working within a matrix management environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of senior engineering experience.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

License/Certifications

• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application.
• Or requires registration as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Registration at the time of application.
• Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until November 15, 2026.

About Everything Else

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Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $124,937.00 - $212,393.00 Target Pay $124,937.00- $161,000.00/year, based on experience and education.

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.