Supervisor of Planning Services

Job Location

Aurora, Colorado , City of Aurora, Colorado.

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees.

Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

Salary:
The hiring range for this position is $111,895 - $139,869 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is September 30th, 2026.

Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first‑serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Aurora Water is responsible for enhancing and protecting the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing quality water, sewer, and stormwater services in a manner that balances social, environmental, and economic needs.

Aurora Water is seeking a dynamic and strategic Supervisor of Planning Services to play a pivotal role in shaping the City’s future infrastructure. This leadership role will drive the development and execution of master plans for water, wastewater, and stormwater utility systems—critical components of the rapidly growing community. The role involves cross-departmental coordination to forecast growth, lead comprehensive planning studies, and deliver prioritized capital improvement plans.

As a team leader, the Planning Services Engineering Supervisor will mentor and manage a group of talented engineers, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, balanced workloads, and innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. This position has a Hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in-person at SEAM (Southeast Aurora Maintenance Facility).

• Leads and supervises the Long‑Range Planning Team, managing staff, workload, and key initiatives.
• Establishes clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations while holding team members accountable.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of technical engineering staff.
• Oversees onboarding and training, addresses performance gaps, and monitors workload data to ensure team efficiency and alignment with performance metrics.
• Fosters a high‑performing, customer‑focused team culture that reflects the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the department and the city.
• Demonstrates deep expertise in utility master planning, including population and employment growth forecasting, demand and loading analysis, and stormwater management principles.
• Oversees the procurement and execution of master planning efforts, including negotiating scopes, schedules, and fees with consultants and vendors.
• Provides guidance and resolution on complex planning issues related to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, balancing technical accuracy with risk‑informed decision‑making.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy across all citywide master planning efforts.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to update and prepare prioritized capital budget recommendations.
• Collaborates with other city departments (e.g., Planning, Parks Recreation and Open Space, Public Works, etc.) to develop integrated solutions for cross‑functional projects and planning initiatives.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance team workflows, project delivery, and…