Town Manager

Colorado City & County Management Association; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Dillon is accepting applications for the Town Manager position in Dillon, Colorado. This leadership role requires overseeing municipal operations, budgeting, and community services in a high-altitude mountain town with a growing visitor economy.

Salary ranges from $189,600 to $265,440. First review occurs October 19, 2026. Learn more about Dillon’s overview, community character, and the profile at the provided link in the posting.

Job description

Organization: Town of Dillon, CO
Position Title: Town Manager

Address: 275 Lake Dillon Dr., Dillon, CO 80435

First Review: October 19, 2026

Salary Range: $189,600–$265,440

The Town of Dillon, Colorado, is seeking a Town Manager for this tight-knit mountain community. Sitting
at an elevation of more than 9,100 feet on the shore of Dillon Reservoir, Dillon is located in the heart of
the Rocky Mountains, about 70 miles west of Denver along Interstate 70. Dillon is known for its lakeside
setting and sweeping mountain views, while its small-town character gives the community a strong
sense of identity and place.

THE TOWN OF DILLON

Incorporated in 1883, the Town of Dillon is a full-service municipality serving approximately 1,050
residents across 2.3 square miles in Summit County. Dillon is in a highly visible mountain environment
where its population can swell to more than 5,000 during peak periods, creating significant visitor
activity and seasonal service demands. The Town provides a broad range of municipal services tailored
to its year-round mountain community and visitor economy, including events and recreation, public
works, planning and engineering, water and sewer utilities, law enforcement through the Dillon
Keystone Police Department, marina operations, and Town marketing.

The Town has a 2026 budget of $26.3 million and a workforce of 50 full-time employees, 1 part-time
employee, and 105 seasonal employees. Dillon is a Home Rule municipality operating under a Town
Charter and Council-Manager form of government with a Town Council consisting of the Mayor and six
Councilmembers, all elected at large to four-year terms.

WHY APPLY

The Town of Dillon offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, community-focused leader ready to
make a meaningful impact in one of Colorado’s most stunning mountain environments. With world-class
recreation, a vibrant amphitheater, a renowned marina, and a passionate community that cares deeply
about its future, Dillon is poised for thoughtful and transformative progress.

Dillon is at an inflection point. The community has clearly voiced its desire for economic activation,
visible follow-through, protection of Dillon’s identity, and stronger connections between places and
people. The next Town Manager will help translate these priorities into action—strengthening year-
round vitality, enhancing economic opportunities, and rebuilding trust through transparent, inclusive
leadership. For a collaborative leader seeking both challenge and reward, Dillon provides the chance to
shape a resilient, welcoming, and thriving mountain community.

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.

More Information:GMP Consultantsis assisting the Town of Dillon with this search. Learn more at
gmphr.com. The Town of Dillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is October 19, 2026.