Highway Projects Director

Salary : $80,362.00 - $84,362.00 Annually
Location : 1955 Indianapolis Ave, Lebanon
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date: 2/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Highway Projects Director provides leadership and oversight for Highway Department projects, supporting the Director of Administration through strategic planning, project execution, and team supervision. This role exercises independent judgment in managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects, overseeing staff, coordinating funding sources, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position is accountable for outcomes, timelines, and budget performance.

The incumbent in this position has been designated as an Essential Employee. (Refer to Section 3.1 Employment Categories)
Examples of Duties

• Lead and manage multiple highway and infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
• Exercise independent judgment to set priorities, allocate resources, and resolve project issues.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate project and administrative staff; assign workloads and support professional development.
• Oversee state and federally funded projects, ensuring compliance with funding, reporting, and schedule requirements.
• Assist with development and ongoing management of departmental budgets, contracts, grants, and aid programs.
• Monitor project expenditures, verify funding availability, and provide financial analysis and forecasts to leadership.
• Coordinate projects with municipalities, utilities, INDOT, and internal departments.
• Support annual road, bridge, and structure programs by evaluating costs and maximizing operational efficiency.
• Serve as a lead contact for public inquiries and complex project-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Maintain ERC certification and remain current on industry best practices.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in public works, highways, or infrastructure-related environments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing budgets, contracts, and funded projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems; GIS experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Supplemental Information

ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability:
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Environmental Factors:
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Boone County, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees are eligible for:
Retirement Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance & more!

* Waiting period may apply