Responsibilities:
The Assistant Public Works Director - Business Operations manages contracts, procurement, vendor oversight, and financial processes. Ensures city gets cost-effective, timely, and high-quality services from contractors and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in contract oversight, procurement, or public works business operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law, contract management, and financial accountability

• Contract & Vendor Oversight
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• Serve as liaison with contractors/vendors, ensuring compliance with terms, timelines, and quality standards.

• Monitor contractor performance; enforce accountability and corrective actions.
• Conduct site visits and provide progress updates to city leadership.
• Procurement & Financial Management
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• Lead procurement processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.

• Develop bid specifications and ensure fair, competitive selection processes.
• Assist with preparation of operational and capital budgets, focusing on cost-benefit analysis of contracted vs. in-house services.
• Project & Service Delivery Oversight
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• Review scopes, budgets, and schedules for efficiency and alignment with city goals.

• Coordinate with Technical Operations counterpart to balance contractor work with city crew capacity.
• Develop and enforce performance standards for contracted services.
• Innovation & Process Improvement
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• Introduce technology for contract tracking, project progress, and cost monitoring.

• Implement data-driven decision-making to reduce costs and improve transparency.
• Emergency Response Support
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• Coordinate with contractors for rapid mobilization during natural disasters and emergencies.

• Ensure vendor readiness for emergency operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in contract oversight, procurement, or public works business operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law, contract management, and financial accountability.