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The city of San Ramon is set to have a new director of public works starting this summer following a months-long search process during which the department has continued to be led on an interim basis by its retiring director.
Effective June 16, longtime city engineer Brian Bornstein will succeed outgoing public works director Maria Fierner, who formally retired in December after 10 years on the job and 22 years total working for the city, but has continued serving in the position on an interim basis amid the recruitment process for her successor.
“I have lived, worked, raised a family, and thrived in San Ramon now for 17 years, and truly enjoy this community,” Bornstein said in an announcement from the city on May 14. “I am excited at the prospect of continuing the great culture of San Ramon leading the Public Works team, and continuing to make an impact on San Ramon!”
Bornstein began his tenure with the city in 2007 as a senior engineer, where he oversaw development engineering and encroachment programs, staffing, and the operating budget according to the city’s announcement. He managed the Bollinger Canyon Road Widening Project that was part of the development of City Center, as well as overseeing the Dougherty Valley Development Project.
Bornstein was instrumental in a five-year capital improvement program database in 2014 according to city officials, and has led the public works department as acting director multiple times over the past decade.
“Throughout his tenure with the City of San Ramon, Brian has played a pivotal role in enhancing our city’s infrastructure and has been instrumental in the successful completion of numerous projects,” City Manager Steven Spedowfski said in last week’s announcement. “His deep understanding of our community’s needs and his proactive leadership style makes him the ideal person for this position.”
Before coming to San Ramon, Bornstein spent nine years in various engineering roles with the city of Brentwood starting in 1998, having previously kicked off his engineering career in 1994 with the Walnut Creek-based environmental firm Brown and Caldwell, where he worked on the design for a recycled water pipeline for DSRSD and sewer design projects for the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UC Davis.
