The City of Bellaire is hiring a Director of Capital Projects to lead our Capital Improvement Program and oversee the planning, funding, and delivery of major infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic direction for long-range capital planning, fiscal stewardship, and project execution that aligns with community priorities. You’ll manage budgets, grants, contracts, and partnerships to deliver sustainable, high-quality results. If you’re a strategic leader who excels at turning vision into results and building trust through innovation and integrity, we invite you to help shape the future of our city.
Why Work Here
At the City of Bellaire, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a small community committed to making a big difference. We value stewardship, taking responsibility for our projects, resources, and the long-term well-being of our city. We embrace creativity, encouraging innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our community. And we foster camaraderie, building strong, supportive teams where collaboration and mutual respect thrive. Join us, and be part of a culture where your work has meaningful impact and your contributions truly matter.
DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS’ functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Strategic Leadership and Oversight:
- Provide overall leadership for the planning, design, construction, and evaluation of the City’s capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community priorities.
- Develop and implement strategic goals, policies, and long-range plans for capital investment, infrastructure renewal, and fiscally responsible project delivery.
- Direct resource prioritization, oversee risk mitigation efforts, and establish sustainable, long-term strategies for effective capital project execution.
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Administration:
- Lead the development and execution of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and community needs.
- Present capital program and budget recommendations, and provide regular updates to city management, City Council, and stakeholders on project delivery, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate with regional partners, oversee construction activities, and communicate project impacts and timelines to residents.
- Financial and Grant Administration:
- Oversee capital project financing strategies, including bond funding, state/federal funding programs, and public-private partnerships.
- Direct and coordinate citywide grant acquisition, compliance, and reporting for capital projects.
- Ensure sound fiscal stewardship and accountability across all capital programs.
- Procurement, Contracting, and Compliance:
- Direct the development of RFPs, RFQs, and bid documents for capital projects.
- Negotiate and manage major contracts with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as professional standards and best practices.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Supervise and mentor staff in the Capital Projects Division.
- Foster collaboration across departments to ensure coordinated delivery of capital projects.
- Serve as liaison to community groups, external agencies, and regional partners to advance capital initiatives.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Communicate project impacts, timelines, and progress to elected officials, staff, and the public.
- Facilitate public engagement and build trust through transparent communication and accountability.
- Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
**Position will be posted until filled but applications will be reviewed beginning on November 3, 2025. Recent applicants do not need to reapply.**
