Economic Development Director
Peckham & McKenney Gilroy, CA, USA
- Location: Gilroy, CA, USA
- Categories: Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 14, 2025
Job Description:
Economic Development Director
Description
The City of Gilroy seeks an accomplished and energetic Economic Development Director to lead the City’s efforts in business attraction, retention, and community revitalization. This highly visible executive will drive initiatives that enhance Gilroy’s economic vitality—revitalizing the downtown core, expanding the City’s industrial and commercial base, and positioning Gilroy as a future high-speed rail destination. Operating within a lean two-person department, the Director will be both strategist and implementer: a hands-on leader who can develop policy, broker complex deals, and champion Gilroy’s story with conviction. The role requires exceptional collaboration across City departments, elected officials, and the business community to promote a unified vision for growth and prosperity.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, tenacious, and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-opportunity environment. They will possess technical depth in real estate, land development, construction, and finance—skills that underpin sound decision-making and successful project delivery. A persuasive communicator and skilled negotiator, this individual will bring the confidence to represent Gilroy with distinction, the diplomacy to manage complex relationships, and the creativity to drive meaningful economic results.