Assistant Director of Public Works
Travis County, TX

Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department is seeking to fill the Assistant Director of Public Works (Capital Improvement Program) position.  This candidate will meet the ever-changing needs of a highly visible and complex department which oversees projects over $100M a year.  A total of six (6) Sr. Engineers (Project Managers) and a Project Management Consultant report to the Assistant Director, along with a team of four (4) Engineering Inspector Specialists.    

The Assistant Director of Public Works is a vital member of the TNR management team and will direct the development and implementation of the TNR Capital Improvement Program, which includes overseeing design, construction, inspection, and project management of projects over $100M a year. The ideal candidate will be based in Travis County or surrounding region or be open to relocating to the area.  This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work, however, Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity.  As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions and normal work schedules.

This role will direct and oversee the TNR Capital Improvement Program to achieve the goals of enhancing the transportation system, reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation safety, encouraging multi-modal transportation; building and maintaining public works infrastructures; and developing natural trails and parks.  The Assistant Director manages the program development and implementation for complex capital projects including technical standards, service level, scopes, schedules and budgets; allocating staffing, resources and equipment; quality assurance and control; develops policy and procedures; professional service procurement and management, construction administration; construction inspection, personnel management; and coordinates and works closely with department head, Commissioners and outside agencies. 

The County requires candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in in Civil Engineering, AND seven (7) years of directly related, increasingly responsible senior level management experience, including four (4) years of mid-to senior level supervisory/management or project management experience; OR any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents must be licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire.

Location: Austin, Texas
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000
Final filing date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.