Director of Public Works

Job Description:

Director of Public Works

Description

The City of Loveland is seeking a Public Works Director for this vibrant community of 82,460 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains 45 minutes north of Denver. Loveland's friendly, small-town feel and proximity to outdoor recreation and big city amenities make it one of the most sought-after communities for families, retirees, and businesses alike.

All applications must be sub mitted through GMP Consultants.

Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Public Works Director provides overall administrative direction, leadership, and managerial expertise for the Public Works Department. Located in the 56,623-square-foot LEED-certified Loveland Service Center, the Department provides planning, design, construction and maintenance services for the general public and the City of Loveland’s internal operations. The Department has an operating budget of $48,5 million, a capital budget of $37.4 million, and a team of 172 FTEs across 10 divisions: Business Services, Facilities Management, Fleet Maintenance, Solid Waste Management, Stormwater Engineering and Maintenance, Streets/Winter Operations, Transit - COLT, Transportation Development, Transportation Engineering, and Traffic Operations.

Please review our Public Works Director Brochure to learn more and apply to this exceptional opportunity!

The Public Works Department operates in a highly visible environment, especially in the area of transportation, where public attention and expectations are strong. The next Public Works Director must lead with confidence, integrity, and clear communication, positioning the City as a proactive leader rather than a follower in infrastructure and mobility solutions.

The City of Loveland's anticipated hiring annual salary range is $174,584 - $213,866, along with a comprehensive benefits package, depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range for the position is $174,584- $253,148. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications taking place on July 9,2025.

All applications must be submitted through GMP Consultants

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting, directing, approving, staffing, supervising and leading departmental resources.
• Responsible for the overall operations and communications of the Public Works department.
• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of long-range planning, and the accomplishment of short-term goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Public Works Department.
• Provide broad general direction for the supervision and coordination of professional engineering work in the design and construction of roads, bridges and other public works.
• Provide broad general direction for the supervision of, and coordination of engineering, roads construction and maintenance, surveying and right-of-way activities.
• Provide broad general direction supervision and coordination of the Streets operation and maintenance of all city streets.
• Provide broad general direction to department heads responsible for the supervision and coordination of the operation and maintenance of the City's Solid Waste division.
• Provide broad general direction to the Vehicle/Fleet and Facilities Maintenance divisions.
• Respond to the most difficult citizen complaints and requests for information.
• Evaluate the need for and develop plans and schedules for long-range public works programs.
• Represent the City in the community, and public and professional meetings as required.
• Prepare and administer the Department budget.
• Review monthly cost and revenue reports for divisions within Public Works.
• Coordinate public works activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate supervisors and administrative support staff.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management Expectations:

• Oversees department and is responsible for high-level strategic decisions, formulating,
  administering, and communicating policies and procedures.
• Develops and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative
  manner.
• Provides complex guidance and manages matters of significance.
• Directs the operational, financial, and hiring decisions within the department.
• Collaborates with director leadership team to develop innovative solutions and propose those to
  senior leadership.
• Regularly advises, interacts, communicates, and collaborates with executive leadership, reporting
  directly to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager.
• Ownership of short to long-term strategy execution and operational direction in alignment with
  policy and executive leadership objectives.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains strategic and operational plans consistent with the
  company's strategic direction.
• Oversees and reports on results to senior management.
• Retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides career coaching, growth, and personal
  development for direct/indirect report employees.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, transportation planning, or related field (master’s degree preferred) and 7 years of related experience in a supervisory/managerial position. Or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Engineering principles and practices as applied to the field of public works, including planning and development, land surveying, engineering design and construction, and operation and maintenance.
• Technical, legal and financial problems involved in the conduct of a City Public Works program.
• Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations relating to proposed public works facilities.
• Landfill operation and maintenance practices.
• Fleet acquisition and maintenance practices.
• Principles of personnel selection, supervision, training and evaluation.
• Procedures and techniques of budget preparation and administration.
• Ability to:
  • Oversee, coordinate and control through subordinates the work of engineering, operating, professional, inspection and other departmental personnel.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Prepare comprehensive and complex technical reports.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Properly interpret, seek legal advice, and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent m inimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent e xposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional e xposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications taking place on July 9, 2025.

All applications must be submitted through GMP Consultants

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Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.

All applications must be submitted through GMP Consultants.