Salary: $182,914.00 - $241,446.00 Annually
Location : City of Thornton; Infrastructure Maintenance Center, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26200
Department: Infrastructure
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
WORK HOURS: STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK
PROBATION: None, not career service
STATUS 2: FLSA EXEMPT/EXCLUDED
BENEFITS: SEE BENEFITS TAB

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a new position for 2026 created through a reorganization, and the department structure is still being finalized; however, the director will have several direct reports to manage the functional areas and oversee approximately 70 full-time employees. The Engineering and Asset Director will oversee the following functional areas:

1. Capital Project Management (water, sewer, transportation, buildings/facilities, parks)
2. Asset Management (real property, fleet, facilities/building maintenance, custodial)

In the 2026 budget, the department is managing roughly 75 projects totaling $295,000,000 across all funds. Key Initiatives of the department include providing excellent customer service and communication to all the departments and the residents impacted by capital projects throughout the city, coordination with related elements in the strategic plan, and anticipation of long-term resiliency of the city's infrastructure and assets.

Thornton is searching for a leader who has robust experience delivering capital projects and maintaining city assets that serve a variety of stakeholders and interests. They will be a strong communicator, a relationship builder, and able to set up governing principles to deliver capital projects and replacement of assets in a consistent and thoughtful manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
2. Eight years' progressively responsible experience in professional civil engineering, infrastructure construction and maintenance, including five years of supervisory and managerial experience
3. Colorado Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire

(Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The salary range is $182,914 to $241,446, plus excellent benefits.
• How to Apply: Interested applicant's must complete a formal application through SGR's website.
• The direct link to copy/paste into your browser is:
• For more information on this position, contact Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment:

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email [redacted] to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Multilingual Incentive Pay
• Recreation Pass
• Wellness Program
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program