Director of Public Works

The City of Frisco, Texas is seeking an experienced, strategic infrastructure executive to serve as its next Director of Public Works, stepping into leadership of a high-performing department at a pivotal moment. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country approaches full build-out, the City of Frisco is maintaining its focus on growth while also modernizing, maintaining, and reinvesting in the infrastructure systems residents and businesses depend on every day — streets, water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, and the public right-of-way.

The next Director will inherit a well-resourced, well-regarded department and a City organization that treats infrastructure investment as core to its identity — backed by strong fiscal stewardship, a AAA bond rating, and a City Council and executive team fully engaged in the community's continued success.

Located approximately 25 miles north of Dallas within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Frisco is one of the most notable success stories in American municipal growth. A farming community of roughly 6,000 residents as recently as the early 1990s, Frisco is now home to more than 245,000 people and continues to draw national attention for its quality of life, fiscal management, and economic vitality.

Frisco's economy is anchored by a diverse and expanding base of corporate headquarters and major employers, and household incomes in the city rank well above state and national averages. With that, its population is becoming increasingly diverse as well. Frisco is consistently ranked among the best places to live in Texas and the nation and is nationally known for its sports and entertainment venues – including Toyota Stadium and a roster of professional and collegiate sports organizations, as well as its top-rated schools and family-oriented amenities.

The Frisco Public Works Department plans, builds, maintains, and operates the infrastructure systems that promote public health, safety, and welfare across the city, spanning Street Maintenance, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Water Reuse, Stormwater Utility, Right-of-Way Management, Traffic Operations, Environmental Services, and Administration. While the Public Works and Engineering Departments work closely together, they are separate departments within the city.

The Public Works Department consists of over 300 FTE employees and six divisions. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works are an Asset Management Coordinator, an Assistant Director of Utilities, an Assistant Director of Streets, a Stormwater Manager, an Assistant Director of Environmental Services, a Strategic Services Manager, and a Construction Manager. For FY 2027, the Department's General Fund operating budget is approximately $26.6 million.

Beyond the General Fund, Public Works operations are also supported by three dedicated enterprise funds funded through service fees rather than property or sales tax: the Utility Fund (Water & Sewer, $199.9 million in FY27 revenue), the Stormwater Fund ($9.6 million), and the Environmental Services Fund (Solid Waste & Recycling, $37 million) - supporting investments such as wastewater treatment plant expansions, stormwater asset management, and the City's new Environmental Services Facility.

The Director of Public Works provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Department's operations across all divisions. The position works closely with the City Manager’s Office, reporting to an Assistant City Manager or the Deputy City Manager. As head of the Department, the Director leads a comprehensive system of infrastructure, utilities, and public services that keeps pace with the…