Town Manager

Town Manager – Town of Skowhegan, Maine

The Town of Skowhegan is seeking an experienced, visionary, and stability-focused leader to serve as its next Town Manager.

Skowhegan operates under a Select Board-Manager form of government, overseeing an annual budget of over $17 million and a team of 77 full-time employees. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to steer monumental economic developments and major regional infrastructure projects in a vibrant, historic river town.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Municipal Leadership: Serve as the chief administrative officer, supervising day-to-day operations across all town departments.
• Fiscal Management: Prepare, implement, and oversee the town’s annual $17M budget in close cooperation with the Select Board and the Budget and Finance Committee.
• Infrastructure & Economic Project Oversight:Provide executive leadership for major ongoing local projects, including:
  • The landmark whitewater River Park project and Boardwalk.
  • The construction of a second bridge over the Kennebec River.
  • A massive ballfield expansion project.
  • Navigating the financial and logistical impacts of the New Balance factory expansion and downtown historic mill rehabilitations.
• Ideal candidate profile:
• Maintain highly transparent, communicative, and positive relations with the Select Board, town staff, business owners, and the public to restore long-term structural stability.
• Build trust within the community and organization.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field is highly preferred. Other candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience: A proven track record of 2 to 10 years of successful municipal experience as a Town Manager, City Manager, or Department Head.
• Skill Set: Strong expertise in municipal finance, labor relations, grant writing, and economic development. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style are required.
• The successful candidate will be ready to integrate into the community and have long term goals to be successful in implementing the municipalities’ goals and objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications, salary range of $100,000 to 135,000
• Benefits: Comprehensive municipal package including health insurance, retirement contribution matching, generous paid time off, and professional development support.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, comprehensive resume, and a list of professional references.