Transportation Chief of Maintenance and Highway Operations; Bureau Chief of Highway Operations

Transportation Chief of Maintenance and Highway Operations

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking an experienced transportation professional to lead the Bureau of Highway Operations as a Bureau Chief of Highway Operations
. This position is part of the Department’s executive management team and oversees daily operations and maintenance of all state roadway assets across four districts across the state.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Monday – Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Office/On-site
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT

The Bureau Chief of Highway Operations provides executive leadership to a large and complex organization of more than 1,600 skilled and dedicated professionals representing a broad range of transportation, engineering, maintenance, and operational disciplines. The position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Connecticut’s highway system through proactive asset management, regulatory compliance, performance‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement of maintenance and operational practices.

The Bureau Chief is accountable for the overall safety, quality, and effectiveness of highway and bridge operations and maintenance programs, including compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and funding requirements. Responsibilities include oversight of operating and capital budgets; modernization of budget, project, and asset management controls; stewardship of public resources to maximize system performance and lifecycle value;

and leadership of statewide emergency response activities including winter maintenance, severe weather events, and incident management. The role also develops workforce capacity, promotes a strong safety culture, operational excellence and drives adoption of technology, equipment and data‑driven practices.

In addition to the above, the Bureau Chief will:

• Lead efforts to position CTDOT to adapt to evolving state and federal transportation priorities, funding programs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Play an integral role in advancing safety initiatives for CTDOT employees, contractors, and all users of the state highway system.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the State’s long‑range transportation plans, capital programs, and performance goals.
• Serve as a senior representative of CTDOT before the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, municipal officials, regional partners, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Department in public forums and media engagements, clearly communicating policies, programs, and operational impacts.
• Help shape the Department’s long‑term vision, strategies, and programs to support mobility, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and strong communities throughout Connecticut.

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad‑ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

• Administers staff and operations of the Bureau of Maintenance and Highway Operations and all activities necessary for the maintenance and monitoring of the state transportation system of roads and bridges.
• Develops, implements and evaluates maintenance operations policies, goals and objectives.
• Designs and develops bureau programs and activities.
• Implements new procedures and procedural revisions pertaining to policies, personnel regulations, expenditures and administrative methods.
• Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff.
• Designs and implements…