Director of Public Works

The City of Belgrade is seeking a Director of Public Workstojoin one of Montanas fastest growing citieslocatedin the heart of the beautiful Gallatin Valley just ten miles west of Bozeman. Belgrade offers small-town charm Big Sky views and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation.

THE CITY OF BELGRADE

The City of Belgrade is a full-service city servingroughly 13800residents acrossnearly 5square miles in Gallatin County. TheCityoperatesunder the Council-Manager form of governmentwith a 2026 budget of $45 million and a team of 111 authorized 2021 City Manager Neil Cardwell leads an energetic and collaborative leadership team that is driven to find innovative solutions to challenges that regularly arise in managing one of the fastest growing cities in the state.

THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Reporting to the City Manager the Director of Public Works serves as theexecutiveleaderresponsiblefor the Public Works Department responsible for providing andmaintainingessential infrastructure and services that support the communitys quality of life and continued growth. Operating with a 2026 budget of approximately $8 million and 21.25 FTEs the department is organized into four divisions: Streets Water Wastewater and Stormwater. The Public Works Director is supported by two direct reports the Public Works Superintendent andPublicWorks Administrative Assistant.

WHY APPLY

This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of one of Montanas fastest-growing communities. The next Public Works Director will playa central roleas Belgrade continues its transition from a small town into a modern full-service city. Belgrade is seeking aDirectorwho canmaintainreliable daily public services while developing a Public Works organization capable of delivering an ambitious Capital Improvement Program over the next decade. The Director willbenefitfrom broad responsibility across every aspect of municipal public works from modernizing operations to developing a talented team prepared for the future. If you are looking to make a lasting impact in a community surrounded by exceptional natural beauty and significant professional opportunity Belgrade offers a truly career-defining leadership role.