ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

City of Lawrence • Lawrence, KS

6d • $120,286 - $146,224

About The Position

The City of Lawrence is looking for a committed and compassionate individual to join our Municipal Services and Operations team. The Assistant Municipal Services and Operations Director manages, supervises and coordinates the programs, projects, and activities within the Construction Management, Engineering, and Development (CMED) division, including the capital delivery, infrastructure planning, and project execution functions. Responsible for resolving highly sensitive issues with citizens, the City Manager’s Office, governing body, and other departments; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex support to the MSO Director and City Manager’s Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related engineering field required.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Resume
• Cover Letter demonstrating interest in public procurement and alignment with the role
• Three (3) Professional References
• The successful candidate must pass a background check, post-offer physical, and drug screen.
• The candidate must also possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant graduate coursework and/or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage divisions, services, and programs within Municipal Services and Operations as assigned, including oversight of engineering, construction, fiber/ROW, ADA, transportation planning, asset management, and GIS.
• Lead development and execution of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, ensuring projects align with regulatory requirements, risk, and sustainability.
• Oversee delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and operational requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project delivery and management systems for greater efficiency.
• Participate in procurement processes, including RFQ/RFP preparation, consultant selection, contract negotiation, and administration.
• Provide executive oversight for engineering standards, design review, and construction quality assurance.
• Advise on infrastructure investment strategies, capital programming, and policy decisions with the Capital Improvement Committee and other parties as requested.
• Serve as a liaison for projects and programs, focusing on infrastructure investment strategies within the MSO Division.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and technical documentation for City leadership and governing body review.
• Resolve complex infrastructure-related issues, including public concerns and interagency coordination.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, environmental regulations, and City policies.
• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; allocate resources and assist in strategic planning in coordination with the Director.
• Design and implement solutions for complex organizational and operational problems.
• Develop a skilled workforce through staff planning, recruitment, coaching, and training.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, assign priorities, monitor workflow, and evaluate performance.
• Manage department budgets, forecast needs, monitor expenditures, and implement adjustments.
• Serve as liaison with other departments, agencies, associations, and community groups; negotiate and resolve significant issues.
• Coordinates and collaborates with internal divisions within MSO to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of asset management.
• Represent the City and department with Federal and State agencies regarding infrastructure funding and compliance as directed by the MSO Director.
• Provide support to the MSO Director, prepare reports and correspondence, and respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Participate in professional meetings and stay current with industry trends and innovations.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager