Dir, Cptl Delivery Svcs

Job Description:

Dir, Cptl Delivery Svcs

Description

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• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
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• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
• Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
  

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services

Purpose:

Reporting to the Assistant City Manager with nominal direction, this position is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, and leadership for the City’s Capital Improvement Program; directs capital program development, preliminary engineering, project management, design oversight, and construction management to deliver timely, high quality capital projects for the City of Austin.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategies, policies, and priorities for the department and the City’s Capital Program.
  
• Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the City’s Public Improvement Bond Capital Program.
  
• Oversees development of the department budget, determines appropriate service and staffing levels, and allocates resources, accordingly, directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures, and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
  
• Develops and implements a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of the City’s Capital Program and Services, accomplishment of major goals including strategic planning, program development, establishing procedures, staffing management, budgeting, and financial management.
  
• Acts as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
  
• Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
  
• Coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex support to the City Manager’s Office. Briefs and advises City management, the Mayor, and Council regarding capital delivery service, the City’s Capital Program and activities in person and through written reports.
  
• Develops and negotiates contracts between the City, private developers, and other governmental entities.
  
• Effectively directs the work of a wide range of consultants involved in various development activities to ensure that the city’s objectives are achieved both from an economic and scheduling perspective.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  
• Knowledge of applicable Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to the area of assignment.
  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Skill in the technical aspects of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the physical assets of public facilities.
  
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the City Manager, elected officials, other department heads, media, City employees and the public.
  
• Skill in oral and written communications.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to interpret, recommend and propose revisions to State statutes and City ordinances.
  
• Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the general public.
  
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with Boards and Commissions, City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field, plus ten(10) years of related experience, of which five (5) were in a managerial capacity.
  
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please ensure that you upload these documents for consideration.

Notes to Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of impactful Capital Delivery Projects and initiatives. The selected candidate will utilize their previous experience delivering Capital Improvement Projects to advance outcomes for the department and the City. Utilizing a creative solutions mindset, the next Director of Austin Capital Delivery Services will leverage their expertise to collaborate and move projects forward to completion, while ensuring trust in the community.

The following core competencies are important for this role:

• Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both our internal and external customers.
  
• Objectivity - Ability to create inclusive and safe workspaces and programs.
  
• Bond Oversight Expertise - Understanding of bonds, city budgets, and different types of funding streams that will be used to deploy projects.
  
• Exercises Leadership - Ability to break down work silos, motivate and bring teams together. Proven ability to use appropriate judgment to handle critical, problematic, or a striking set of conditions with focus, ownership, and accountability.
  
• Business Ethics - Demonstrated a high level of successful and ethical performance in establishing and maintaining a business portfolio.
  
• Community Collaborator - Experience in presenting complex information and strategies to public stakeholders, City Manager’s Office, Boards and Commissions, and City Council.
  
• Bilingual Communicator (Spanish preferred) - Ability to effectively communicate with members of the public and throughout all levels within the organization.
  

To view the detailed recruitment profile for this position, please click here.

To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here.

Working with Austin Capital Delivery Services offers a range of health and welfare benefits, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

Please click HERE for more information.

The salary range is $245,000 to $255,000 annually.

Regarding Your Application:

• A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application.
  
• The verification of employment history dates on the resume should match those listed in the online Employment Application.
  
• Employment history dates must include the month and year.
  
• This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
  
• To ensure consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by January 21, 2026. To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process to ensure optimal consideration.
  
• Please note that the job posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.
  
• This position is subject to the Texas Open Records Act.
  

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.