Town Of Frederick, Colorado · 6 days ago
Director of Public Works & Engineering
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$122K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expThe Town of Frederick, Colorado is seeking a Director of Public Works and Engineering to lead the department during a significant phase of growth. This role involves providing strategic direction and operational oversight while ensuring the department aligns with the Town's long-term goals and effectively supports community needs.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Town’s Public Works and Engineering department
Lead the integration and alignment of Public Works and Engineering into a cohesive, forward-looking department
Oversee municipal utilities and operations, including streets, water, stormwater, construction, fleet, and facilities
Guide the development of a scalable fleet philosophy and long-term facilities planning in coordination with Town leadership
Support the completion and operational transition of the Town’s Municipal Service Center
Ensure capital improvement planning, operations, and funding sources are connected and clearly understood
Partner with Community and Economic Development to align development review, infrastructure planning, and execution
Communicate complex infrastructure, funding, and operational topics clearly to elected officials, staff, and the public
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or comparable experience
Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in public works, engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or municipal operations
At least five years of experience in a senior leadership or management role
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing complex operational and capital functions
Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure systems, capital planning, and public sector funding
Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and organizational development
Ability to operate standard office equipment and work effectively within digital systems such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OpenGov, or similar platforms
Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain one
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
American Public Works Association Certified Public Works Professional – Management credential
Experience working in a growing or rapidly changing community
Experience integrating operations, engineering, and capital planning functions
Demonstrated success in facilities planning, fleet management, or enterprise utility environments
Experience coordinating major infrastructure projects with regional, state, or federal agencies
Experience engaging directly with elected officials and the public
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Company
Town Of Frederick, Colorado
Welcome to Frederick! We are a vibrant and growing community along the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains that strives to preserve our small town feel and community togetherness as we grow.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase