Core Infrastructure Executive

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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $183,574 - $240,000/annually, based on experience and education. 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 Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, including at a job site or office several days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely as appropriate.

For this position, employees will be expected to work from the office three days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week. The specific work location may vary based on the final organizational and divisional assignment of the successful candidate. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on remote workdays.

Who We Are & What You’ll DoThe 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.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

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.

The Core Infrastructure Administration within the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as an Executive, reporting directly to the City Engineer. This senior leadership position provides strategic direction and executive oversight for multiple divisions responsible for delivering and supporting citywide infrastructure, engineering services, and operational programs.

The Core Infrastructure Administration is comprised of six divisions:
Wastewater Operations and Maintenance;
Wastewater Capital Implementation;
Interagency (vertical and citywide client delivery);
Procurement and Supply Services;
Program Management; and Special Projects and Initiatives. Collectively, these divisions play a critical role in the planning, delivery, operation, and support of infrastructure and services that advance the City’s strategic priorities and serve Denver’s residents, businesses, and communities.

The Executive will provide leadership across a portfolio of multiple divisions as noted above, with the specific portfolio of responsibility determined based on the organization’s needs and the successful candidate’s experience and expertise. The position will work closely with the City Engineer, senior DOTI leadership, and internal and external partners to advance complex infrastructure initiatives, strengthen organizational performance, and ensure effective, sustainable delivery of critical city services.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership Establishes and advances a long-term vision and multi-year strategy for multiple engineering and operational divisions, aligning people, resources, and programs with DOTI and citywide priorities.

Establishes organizational goals, policies, and performance expectations that drive delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and…