EXEMPT: Yes
DEPARTMENT: PW / Engineering
REPORTS TO: Assistant Town Manager CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
HIRING RANGE: $122,000 – $185,000 SALARY RANGE $122,000 - $196,000
As the Town plans for population growth from approximately 20,000 to 60,000 residents, we are investing in infrastructure, people, and systems that allow local government to operate differently and better on behalf of our residents. We are seeking a Director of Public Works and Engineering to help equip our Public Works team for this next phase of growth.
This role is an opportunity for a senior leader who is energized by building structure, strengthening teams, and shaping how infrastructure and municipal services scale in a fast-growing community.
Why Frederick
The Town of Frederick is Built on What Matters. We value Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication, and we believe local government can be both responsible and innovative. This role offers the chance to be part of a leadership team that is actively shaping the future of the organization, Town and the community it serves.
About the Role
The Director of Public Works and Engineering provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Town’s Public Works and Engineering department. The department currently includes utilities and operations: streets, water, stormwater, construction management, fleet services, facility services, engineering and capital improvement project functions.
As Frederick continues to evolve, this role will help formalize processes and procedures, align operations with long-term strategy, and ensure the department is positioned to support growth in a thoughtful, sustainable way. The Director will work closely with Town leadership, the Board of Trustees, staff, and the community to deliver reliable services while preparing the organization for future development.
This position reports to an Assistant Town Manager and serves as a peer to other Directors.
For full job description and to apply, visit FrederickCO.gov
www.frederickco.gov
