Director of Public Works

Public Works Director

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.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex and impactful department in a beautiful city with a small-town feel and big-city amenities. The position offers the chance to work on exciting projects shaped by unique geographic challenges, such as lakes dividing the community, while partnering with a collaborative, professional, and communicative team. Loveland is a nationally ranked place to live, with stunning natural surroundings, a strong arts scene, and close to the Rocky Mountains. Supported by a forward-looking leadership team and strong community values, this role is ideal for someone ready to make a meaningful difference and to take on challenges of a fast-growing city.

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 position will be open until filled with a first review of applications taking place on October 5, 2025.

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.

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

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The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications taking place on October 5, 2025.