Salary: $153,545.60 Annually
Location : 1000 Houston St. Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-00006
Department: Commissioner's Court
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The Administrator of Infrastructure and Public Works provides executive-level administrative oversight, coordination, and strategic direction for assigned Webb County departments, including Engineering, Road and Bridge, Utilities, and Building Maintenance. The position works collaboratively with the respective Executive Directors and Directors to coordinate departmental operations, capital and infrastructure priorities, budgets, projects, and long-range planning in accordance with the policies, priorities, and direction established by Commissioners Court. The Administrator provides organizational and administrative oversight while supporting the operational, technical, and professional responsibilities of the respective departmental Executive Directors and Directors.
Major Duties

• Provides executive-level administrative oversight and coordination of the Engineering, Road and Bridge, Utilities, andBuilding Maintenance departments as may be assigned by Commissioners Court.

• Coordinates with departmental Executive Directors and Directors to establish priorities, goals, timelines, and performance expectations consistent with the direction of Commissioners Court.
• Facilitates coordination among assigned departments on County infrastructure, facilities, utilities, roadway, maintenance, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Provides oversight and coordination of major County capital and infrastructure projects and assists in establishing project priorities, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitors the status of major projects and departmental initiatives and provides reports, recommendations, and updates to Commissioners Court and the County Judge, as appropriate.
• Reviews departmental operational and capital needs and works collaboratively with the Budget Office, Auditor's Office, Purchasing Department, and other County offices, as necessary.
• Assists in the development and coordination of departmental budgets, capital improvement plans, long-range infrastructure planning, and resource allocation recommendations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve coordination, efficiency, accountability, and communication among assigned departments.
• Coordinates interdepartmental matters involving infrastructure, facilities, utilities, roads, construction, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Reviews and evaluates administrative processes and recommends changes to organizational structure, staffing, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists Commissioners Court in implementing approved initiatives and organizational priorities for assigned departments.
• Coordinates with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, governmental entities, utilities, and other external parties, as necessary.
• Ensures assigned departments coordinate appropriately regarding applicable County policies, procurement requirements, budgets, contracts, project schedules, and Commissioners Court actions.
• Provides administrative oversight without assuming professional duties that, under applicable law or regulation, must be performed or supervised by a licensed professional.
• Represents Webb County at meetings, conferences, intergovernmental meetings, and other functions, as assigned.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Commissioners Court.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of executive management, public administration, organizational leadership, budgeting, capital planning, project management, and governmental operations.

• Ability to provide administrative oversight of multiple departments while recognizing and maintaining the professional, statutory, technical, and operational responsibilities of individual departmental directors.
• Ability to analyze complex operational, financial, infrastructure, and organizational matters and present recommendations to the Commissioners Court.
• Ability to coordinate multiple major projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and members of the public.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to prepare and present reports, recommendations, and other information to the Commissioners Court.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or a closely related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration, infrastructure, engineering administration, construction, utilities, facilities, capital projects, public works, or a related field, including at least five (5) years of senior-level management or executive leadership experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license issued by the State of Texas, or eligibility for Texas licensure.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other relevant professional certification.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied administrative and supervisory duties. Frequent interruptions add to the position's complexity.
• This position helps the Commissioner administer the office's day-to-day operations. Success in this position contributes to efficient and effective office operations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Constantly

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Valid Texas Driver's License*
*If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.
Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees
**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees
01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration, infrastructure, engineering administration, construction, utilities, facilities, capital projects, public works, or a related field, including at least five (5) years of senior-level management or executive leadership experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license.

04

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

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