DPW Supervisor

Construction Association of Michigan; Portland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid pension plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Work/life balance

Municipal work environment

The opportunity to make a meaningful,

Job summary

The City of Portland seeks a DPW Supervisor to lead the Public Works Department, overseeing streets, parks, cemeteries, buildings, water distribution, and infrastructure projects.

Under the City Manager, you will manage staff, budgets, safety standards, and coordination with engineers, contractors, and officials while ensuring quality service to residents.

This leadership role requires strong communication, planning, and emergency responsiveness to maintain the City’s high quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in public works, public utilities, or civil engineering, including supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the ability to obtain appropriate endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record and ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Strong knowledge of public works and utility operations, infrastructure maintenance, facilities management, budgeting, personnel administration, and project administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, City officials, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Ability to attend occasional meetings outside normal business hours and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing the daily operations of the Public Works Department.
• Supervising department employees, including assigning work, evaluating performance, training, and professional development.
• Developing and administering the department's annual budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Assessing infrastructure and capital needs and recommending improvements and equipment purchases.
• Overseeing maintenance of City streets, parks, cemeteries, buildings, equipment, and water distribution infrastructure.
• Working with engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, and City officials on construction and infrastructure projects.
• Monitoring projects to ensure quality, schedules, specifications, and budgets are maintained.
• Developing and implementing department policies, procedures, safety standards, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Responding to public inquiries and working with residents and community organizations.
• Maintaining required records and preparing reports and presentations.
• Participating in emergency response and other public works activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Public outreach

Budgeting

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

Lead the team that helps keep Portland a great place to live, work and visit.

The City of Portland is seeking an experienced, motivated, and community-minded professional to serve as our DPW Supervisor.

This is an important leadership position responsible for overseeing the City's Public Works operations, including streets, parks, cemeteries, equipment, buildings, engineering, water distribution, infrastructure maintenance, and public works projects.

We are looking for someone who loves the community, takes pride in their work, and enjoys helping maintain the high quality of life that Portland residents value.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the DPW Supervisor provides leadership to department employees, manages daily operations, oversees projects and contractors, develops and administers the department budget, evaluates infrastructure and capital needs, and helps ensure City services are delivered safely, efficiently, and effectively.

What You'll Do

The DPW Supervisor is responsible for:

• Leading and directing the daily operations of the Public Works Department.
• Supervising department employees, including assigning work, evaluating performance, training, and professional development.
• Developing and administering the department's annual budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Assessing infrastructure and capital needs and recommending improvements and equipment purchases.
• Overseeing maintenance of City streets, parks, cemeteries, buildings, equipment, and water distribution infrastructure.
• Working with engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, and City officials on construction and infrastructure projects.
• Monitoring projects to ensure quality, schedules, specifications, and budgets are maintained.
• Developing and implementing department policies, procedures, safety standards, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Responding to public inquiries and working with residents and community organizations.
• Maintaining required records and preparing reports and presentations.
• Participating in emergency response and other public works activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced public works professional who is comfortable leading people, managing projects, working with contractors and engineers, and interacting with the public.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining and improving community infrastructure.
• Enjoys working with people and leading a team.
• Is organized, dependable, and willing to get involved when needed.
• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Can balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning.
• Uses good judgment and takes ownership of their responsibilities.
• Understands the importance of providing quality public services to residents.
• Has a genuine interest in the City of Portland and the community it serves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in public works, public utilities, or civil engineering, including supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the ability to obtain appropriate endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record and ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Strong knowledge of public works and utility operations, infrastructure maintenance, facilities management, budgeting, personnel administration, and project administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, City officials, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Ability to attend occasional meetings outside normal business hours and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $76,687 – $108,116, DOQ

The City of Portland offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid pension plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Work/life balance
• A supportive municipal work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

If you are an experienced public works professional who wants to be part of a community and take pride in the work you do every day, we would like to hear from you.

The City of Portland is an equal opportunity employer.