Assistant Director of Public Works​/CIP

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director of Public Works / Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides professional leadership, operational oversight, and project management for the City’s public infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and City policies.

The Assistant Director supports departmental operations through staff supervision, interdepartmental coordination, budget development, and stakeholder engagement. Serving as a key member of the Public Works leadership team, this role collaborates with City leadership, consultants, contractors, advisory committees, and residents to advance infrastructure improvements and maintain high standards of service delivery. The Assistant Director assumes oversight of the department in the Director’s absence.

The ideal candidate will embody the City’s core values of SHINE.

Performs the full range of project management duties for Capital Improvement Plan projects and construction activities, ensuring compliance with contracts, engineering standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Oversees project scheduling, budget control, contractor coordination, and quality assurance throughout all phases of project delivery.

Designs in-house projects, including project layout, plan review, specification preparation, bidding coordination, and construction oversight. Evaluates existing engineering standards and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop, recommend, and implement updated protocols and procedures that enhance efficiency, safety, and service delivery.

Supports the Director in managing daily department operations by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to assigned staff. Supervises personnel, delegates assignments, conducts hiring and performance evaluations, and recommends disciplinary action as appropriate. Assumes departmental oversight responsibilities in the Director’s absence.

Assists with the development and administration of departmental budgets, including recommending staffing levels, forecasting funding needs, and planning for equipment, materials, contracts, and capital expenditures. Monitors project expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with approved budgets.

Develops or assists with the preparation of contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and bid documents. Oversees procurement processes and contract administration to ensure transparency, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.

Participates in interdepartmental project planning, development, and coordination efforts. Serves as the department liaison in meetings with residents, business owners, consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, advisory boards, and City Council. Negotiates and resolves sensitive or complex issues related to engineering and infrastructure projects.

Present projects and recommendations to City Council, advisory committees, and regulatory agencies for review and approval. Responds to inquiries, concerns, and service requests from citizens, businesses, and governmental entities regarding engineering and public works matters.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of civil engineering and architectural design principles, public works operations, and infrastructure systems including water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and right-of-way management. Understanding of construction practices and regulatory compliance requirements.