City Manager - Loveland, CO
City of Loveland
Loveland, CO · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Loveland, Colorado, Are you a values-based executive with the financial acumen to guide a growing Front Range city toward lasting fiscal sustainability? The City of Loveland invites you to apply to become its next City Manager.
Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland is home to nearly 81,400 residents, with more than 300 days of sunshine, over 5,000 acres of open space, and a thriving arts and technology scene. It’s a welcoming, small-town community with safe neighborhoods and strong schools.
Loveland is a home rule city with a nine-member City Council. The City provides police, public works, parks and recreation, library, economic development, and municipal water, wastewater, and power utilities through approximately 950 benefit-eligible employees.
Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager serves as chief executive, leads nearly every City department, and advises the Council on budget, policy, and long-range planning. Early priorities include financial sustainability, community trust and transparency, Council partnership, and staff development.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis Ten (10) years of progressively responsible and diverse public or business administration experience Five (5) years of experience at the City Manager or director level, or comparable private-sector experience Valid driver’s license Residency within the City limits or the Community Influence Area within six months of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field
The salary range for this position is $295,000–$330,000 DOE/DOQ.
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/loveland-co-city-manager/
For more information, contact: Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President larrygilley@governmentresource.com 325-660-4208 The City of Loveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Finalists will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation, including a driving record check, and selection process. All records submitted on behalf of an applicant who becomes a finalist shall be available for public inspection or copying, except for letters of reference and medical, psychological, and sociological data concerning them. DOQ/E