Town Administrator

The Administrator oversees the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a large-scale water infrastructure project delivering treated water to multiple communities. The project is a $ 1 billion capital investment extending from Reservoir to various Eastern New Mexico communities, with full system commissioning targeted for 2031.

Located in Clovis, New Mexico, this is a beautiful city, offering low taxes, affordable housing, and many city amenities found in a large city. The closest large city to Clovis is Lubbock, Texas.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver a fully integrated water infrastructure project, ensuring alignment with the mission, schedule, budget, and safety standards
• Administer contracts for consultants, legal counsel, engineering, procurement, and operations & maintenance (O&M) services.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual budgets and financial reports for board approval.
• Serve as the primary contact during construction, coordinating project operations, stakeholders, and property owners.
• Review and approve construction pay applications, change orders, and contractor claims.
• Lead easement and property acquisition, coordinating legal documentation and negotiations.
• Oversee project funding allocations, reporting, and compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate Company staffing resources, assisting in hiring and professional development.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees as needed,
• Coordinate and direct O&M activities, ensuring routine system maintenance and operational checks.
• Support procurement processes, contract bidding, and bid evaluations.
• Review consultant invoices, progress reports, and funding allocation data.
• Oversee project controls, including scope, scheduling, risk management, and documentation.
• Review consultant deliverables and ensure project policies, quality control, and reporting plans are maintained.
• Assist legal counsel in drafting agreements related to water delivery, costs, funding, and operations.
• Prepare and support federal and state project audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) plans.
• Coordinate construction permitting requirements with regulatory agencies.
• Lead public outreach efforts, including presentations, community involvement, and project updates.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including property owners, engineers, contractors, and legal counsel.
• Strong business acumen with expertise in budgeting, risk management, and project controls.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing consultants and staff.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze project trends and implement action plans.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale water projects, construction logistics, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, quality control, and safety standards.
• Experience in public works, engineering, operations, or capital project management.
• Familiarity with asset management, capital programming, project controls, scheduling, and cost control

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-profile infrastructure project that will significantly impact the region’s water sustainability. If you have the experience and leadership skills to manage this transformative initiative, we encourage you to apply.

Jannine Adams, Sr. Talent Acquisition