Director of Public Works & Engineering

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

EXEMPT:
Yes
DEPARTMENT: PW / Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Town Manager
CLASSIFICATION:
Full-Time
HIRING RANGE: $122,000 – $185,000
SALARY RANGE: $122,000 - $196,000

The Director of Public Works and Engineering provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Town’s Public Works and Engineering department. The department includes utilities and operations: streets, water, stormwater, construction management, fleet services, facility services, engineering and capital improvement project functions. As Frederick continues to evolve, this role will formalize processes and procedures, align operations with long‑term strategy, and ensure the department supports growth in a thoughtful, sustainable way.

The Director reports to an Assistant Town Manager and serves as a peer to other Directors.

• A clear vision and strategic framework for Public Works and Engineering that supports long‑term growth.
• Stronger alignment between operations, engineering, capital planning, and funding.
• Scalable systems, processes, and procedures that allow the department to operate proactively rather than reactively.
• A well‑supported leadership team with clear expectations, structure, and internal growth opportunities.
• Effective oversight of large capital projects and major initiatives aligned with the Town’s overall strategy.
• A department culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and service to residents.

• Leading the integration and alignment of Public Works and Engineering into a cohesive, forward‑looking department.
• Overseeing municipal utilities and operations, including streets, water, stormwater, construction, fleet, and facilities.
• Guiding the development of a scalable fleet philosophy and long‑term facilities planning in coordination with Town leadership.
• Supporting the completion and operational transition of the Town’s Municipal Service Center.
• Ensuring capital improvement planning, operations, and funding sources are connected and clearly understood.
• Partnering with Community and Economic Development to align development review, infrastructure planning, and execution.
• Communicating complex infrastructure, funding, and operational topics clearly to elected officials, staff, and the public.

• Enjoys building and strengthening organizations in growing communities.
• Is comfortable balancing hands‑on engagement with executive‑level leadership.
• Sees growth as an opportunity to improve systems, clarity, and outcomes.
• Values developing people and creating internal pathways for growth.
• Communicates effectively with field staff, engineers, consultants, elected officials, and residents.
• Is motivated by public service and interested in helping local government operate in more modern, effective ways.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or comparable experience.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in public works, engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or municipal operations.
• At least five years of experience in a senior leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and overseeing complex operational and capital functions.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure systems, capital planning, and public sector funding.
• Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and organizational development.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and work effectively within digital systems such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Open Gov, or similar platforms.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• American Public Works Association Certified Public Works Professional – Management credential.
• Experience working in a growing or rapidly…