Deputy Director of Capital Projects

Deputy Director of Capital Projects

Salary

$105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location

South Burlington

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500082

Department

Public Works

Division

Highway

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Responsible for the management and implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Work in coordination with the finance director and other department heads for the short- and long-range planning, development, and implementation of the CIP. Responsible for the oversight and management of CIP projects in the areas of facilities, open space, recreation & parks, and transportation infrastructure, including bike/pedestrian. This position is part of the management team in the department of Public Works.

Examples of Duties

• Working under the administrative direction of the Director of Public Works and City Manager, exercising contractual and other authorities on behalf of the City as authorized by the Director of Public Works and the City Manager.
• Managing capital projects and processes for infrastructure related to transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian, recreation & parks, open space areas, and facilities.
• Developing working relationships, requiring perceptiveness and discretion, with city officials, city boards and commissions, state and federal agencies, contractors, engineers, and with the public.
• Conducting work with a focus on high standards of service, public safety, and efficient use of public resources.
• Managing the project design and construction bid process based on City policies, including reviewing, and approving confidential documents, and awarding contracts (with Council approval).
• Coordinating the development of CIP with the finance department and overseeing the implementation of the plan.
• Working closely with other departments to develop CIP projects and budgets, conferring with other division supervisors concerning ongoing and future projects.
• Making recommendations to ensure that department budgets account for the financial obligations associated with on-going maintenance of CIP projects.
• Management of CIP projects, specifically those involving transportation, active transportation infrastructure, recreation and parks, and facilities.
• Managing a team, including direct reports to complete projects and assigned tasks.
• Preparing city ordinances related to transportation, public works specifications, and related topics for consideration by the City Council.
• Assisting with and participating in advocacy activities at the state legislature and with state agencies in coordination with City leadership.
• Working with the Director of Public Works to prepare and manage division budgets, making recommendations for short- and long-term capital expenditure programs.
• Preparing reports, studies, memos, and other office correspondence.
• Maintaining cost, compliance, and other records regarding work activities. Preparing and reviewing work orders to ensure accuracy.
• Oversight of contracts involving construction, engineering, and grants.
• Serve as staff liaison to the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
• Reviewing land development applications submitted to the department of planning and zoning to ensure compliance with City regulations and public works standards and specifications.
• Providing direction and assistance in emergency situations.
• Ensuring city infrastructure data stored in GIS is maintained.
• Ensuring that Department of Public Works records, including as-built drawings, are digitally stored, and catalogued.
• Exercising discretion with production and security of confidential documents and information, including those regarding personnel, bid proposals, negotiations, etc.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with course work in construction management, transportation management, engineering, or related field.
• Six (6) years' progressively responsible professional experience involving construction management, transportation management, engineering, or related field preferred, equivalency considered.
• Possesses a valid Vermont Driver License.

Supplemental Information

• Demonstrated ability to prepare succinct and accurate reports.
• Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading engineering plans. Possesses an understanding of transportation engineering and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff members, the public, and representatives of other departments and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technician level computations in engineering, complete tasks with minimum supervision given oral or written instructions.
• Proficiency in various computer applications to include but not limited to, GIS and Microsoft Office.

The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
• 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.

01

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

03

If you indicated having a degree in the previous question, please describe the field of study/expertise.

04

How many years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, transportation management, engineering, or a related field do you have?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6-7 years of experience
• 7-8 years of experience
• 8-9 years of experience
• 10+ years of experience

Required Question

Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)

Address 180 Market Street

South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

Phone 8028464118

Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov