Published date: October 19, 2026
Senior Assistant Director – Street and Bridge Operations
Houston Public Works – City of Houston
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- ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS
- Houston Public Works (HPW) plays a vital role in building, maintaining, and enhancing the infrastructure that keeps Houston moving and supports the quality of life of its residents, businesses, and communities. As one of the City of Houston’s largest departments, HPW is responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, construction management, and technical engineering of the city’s essential public infrastructure.
With a workforce of approximately 5,000 employees, HPW oversees a broad and complex portfolio of critical services and assets, including water and wastewater systems, roadways, bridges, traffic and mobility systems, stormwater drainage, permitting, solid waste, and other infrastructure and public services.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Senior Assistant Director will direct the management of the Street and Bridge Branch within Transportation and Drainage Operations division. The selected candidate will oversee the maintenance activities, including complete rehabilitation of various transportation systems and facilities ( asphalt and concrete pavement and bridges) consisting of overlays, skin patches, milling and paving, concrete panel replacement, bridge inspections, bridge maintenance, and special events. Successful candidates will be responsible for the implementation and administration of department and division strategic plans, operating procedures, and City Of Houston policies to achieve objectives and goals. Candidate will be responsible for managing budget and projects for an operating budget currently valued at more than $48M. Other responsibilities include overseeing disciplinary action and evaluating and improving staff performance. Manage multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously to achieve desired outcomes. Acts as a Liaison to other departments, government agencies, and the private sector. Meet with staff and leadership to ensure shared objectives and teamwork goals are achieved. Develop strategic goals, define objectives, and measure performance of staff. Research, review, and analyze data. Develop, monitor, review, and approve expenditures that are in line with the approved budgets. Respond to inquiries and requests from inside and outside the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university, and a professional certification/licensing is required.
Experience: More than ten years of experience is required.
License: Valid driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy.
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with an abundance of experience in rehabilitation of various transportation systems and facilities (roadways and bridges) consisting of overlays, skin patches, bridge inspections and traffic signs and markings.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The anticipated hiring range for the Senior Assistant Director – Street and Bridge Operations is $170,000 to $190,000. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, compensated leave, short-term disability, and retirement benefits.
Apply here: Houston Public Works – Senior Assistant Director-Street and Bridge Operations