Director of Public Works

Wrentham; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wrentham seeks an accomplished, hands-on Public Works Director to lead a diverse department responsible for essential infrastructure and services for residents. The role oversees operations, capital planning, budgeting, personnel, contractors, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for emergency response and cross‑town collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license (desirable) and 8–10 years in public works, including supervisor experience; MCPPO designation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desirable.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public works management, engineering, construction, or a closely related field, with ten (10) years preferred, including at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• MCPPO Designation preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and direct the work of the department.
• Develop operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee staff and contractors; advise Town leadership; respond to emergencies.
• Guide department procurement activities; oversee contract awards; pursue grants.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Emergency operations

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer license desirable

MCPPO designation preferred

Job description

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The Town of Wrentham is seeking an accomplished, hands‑on public works leader to direct a diverse department responsible for the infrastructure and services residents rely on every day. The Director will oversee department operations, capital planning, budgeting, personnel, contractors, regulatory compliance and emergency response while building strong working relationships across Town departments, state/federal agencies and with the community.

Duties include but are not limited to: The Director of Public Works is the Town's senior operating leader for public works services and infrastructure. The position plans, schedules, coordinates and directs the work of the department; develops operating and capital budgets; oversees staff and contractors; advises Town leadership; and takes decisive action during emergencies.

Guide department procurement activities: prepare bid specifications, participate in bidding process and contract award procedures. After award, oversee contractor performance for quality, schedule and regulatory compliance. Pursues grants and other funding opportunities while working to ensure compliance and completion of projects. Ideal candidate will show a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and responsible stewardship of public assets.

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desirable. A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public works management, engineering, construction, or a closely related field, with ten (10) years preferred, including at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.

Demonstrated experience with municipal budgeting, capital planning, procurement, construction oversight and emergency operations. MCPPO Designation preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Salary: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with some night meetings required. The anticipated hiring range is $135,000-$155,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus competitive benefits package.