Aledo, TX – City Manager

Are you a strategic and community-minded municipal leader who can guide a fast-growing city through a period of exciting transition? If so, apply to be Aledo’s next City Manager! We’re looking for an exceptional, collaborative executive who is:

• Skilled in financial management and infrastructure planning
• Experienced with smart growth and development
• Adept at community engagement and cross-functional leadership

With a population of 7,000+, Aledo, Texas, is a high-performing, family-focused city blending its small-town charm with a bold vision for the future. With a proud history and a newly adopted home-rule charter, Aledo is positioned for continued growth and long-term success. Aledo operates under a council-manager form of government. The Mayor is elected at-large, alongside five City Council members.

The City Manager provides organizational leadership and oversight for all City operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned municipal leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves, build strong relationships with staff and residents, and leave a lasting impact on a fast-growing community. The right fit will be collaborative, pragmatic, and ready to lead Aledo through its next chapter of growth and modernization. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and municipal development in high-growth settings. They will demonstrate:

• Transparent and ethical leadership
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Experience with infrastructure, capital projects, and economic incentives
• Talent for building trust and consensus among stakeholders

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of municipal government experience
• At least 3 years as a department director, assistant/deputy city manager, or city manager

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration
• Experience in communities with populations between 3,000–20,000
• Experience managing strategic growth and long-term capital planning
• Credentialed Manager (ICMA) or Texas CPM certification

The City of Aledo is offering a competitive base salary; the previous City Manager earned $195,000 annually.

For more information on this position, contact:

Mark McDaniel, Interim City Manager

[email protected] | 817-773-6558