Public Works Director

Town of Mooresville NC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Mooresville seeks a Public Works Director to lead essential municipal infrastructure, stormwater, solid waste, and streets for a fast-growing North Carolina community.

Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager for Public Services and Operations, the director will provide strategic leadership, manage budgets and contracts, and guide staff across divisions. The anticipated salary range is $135,000–$150,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Seven years of experience in a responsible management position in public works, utilities, or a related municipal operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and oversight of the Town's Public Works operations.
• Direct budgeting, contracts, and staff management across divisions.
• Provide technical guidance to the Assistant Town Manager and Board of Commissioners.
• Ensure delivery of essential municipal services to residents and businesses.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Job description

A leadership opportunity to guide the essential infrastructure, municipal services, and public works operations that support one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities.

The Town of Mooresville is a thriving community, offering high-quality services and amenities for residents, businesses, and visitors. Located in Iredell County, Mooresville sits on the banks of Lake Norman with close proximity to the fast-growing Charlotte Metropolitan area. Since its incorporation over 150 years ago, the Town of Mooresville continues to be a vibrant destination to live, work, and play.

Today, Mooresville is home to more than 59,000 residents and serves as a regional hub for business and commerce. Residents can find diverse employment opportunities with regional, national, and international companies, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as locally owned businesses. The Town operates a council-manager form of government. The Board appoints the Town Manager to serve as the Chief Operating Officer administering all municipal affairs.

The Town is seeking a Public Works Director who will help ensure that critical municipal infrastructure and operational services continue to meet the needs of a growing community. They are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Town’s Public Works Division. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing essential municipal services. This position offers an opportunity to lead services that residents encounter every day — stormwater, solid waste/recycling, and streets and to lead infrastructure investments necessary to support Mooresville’s continued growth. Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager for Public Services and Operations, the Public Works Director serves as a key member of the Town’s leadership team and provides technical guidance and recommendations to the Assistant Town Manager, Town Manager, and Board of Commissioners.

The combined operations FY27 budget for Public Works is approximately $13,000,000. The department has approximately 50 full-time equivalents spread across the three divisions.

The Town is seeking a strong, collaborative, and technically knowledgeable public works professional who can effectively balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational responsibilities. The successful candidate will understand the complexities of delivering essential municipal services in a growing community and will bring the leadership skills necessary to manage employees, infrastructure, projects, budgets, contracts, and community expectations.

Candidates should possess:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.


• Seven years of experience in a responsible management position in public works, utilities, or a related municipal operations environment.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Professional Engineering (PE) certification in the State of North Carolina is preferred.

The anticipated hiring salary range for the position is $135,000 – $150,000 + depending on qualifications and experience. The Town has a comprehensive benefits package.

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.