Public Works Director

City of Newport Beach, CA; Newport Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 199 000 - 313 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Newport Beach in California seeks an accomplished Public Works Director to provide executive leadership over the city’s infrastructure, mobility, and municipal services.

The ideal candidate is a registered Civil Engineer with proven public works experience, capable of directing capital improvement programs, engineering design, transportation systems, development services, contracts, and grant administration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a public works department.
• Proven ability to manage capital improvement programs and grant administration.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide executive leadership over the city’s public works programs and services.
• Direct planning, development, and delivery of capital improvement projects.
• Oversee engineering design, transportation systems, development services, contracts, and grant administration.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Public works management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget and financial planning

Formation

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Description du poste

Located along the Southern California coast in Orange County, Newport Beach is renowned for its beautiful beaches, picturesque harbor, distinctive neighborhoods, and outstanding quality of life. With a vibrant mix of residential communities, thriving commercial districts, and world-class recreational amenities, the city offers a unique blend of coastal charm and economic vitality.

Newport Beach's extraordinary natural environment is central to its identity. From its extensive coastline and harbor to the ecologically significant Upper Newport Bay, the city offers exceptional opportunities for recreation while presenting important responsibilities for environmental stewardship, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable growth. The community takes pride in its well-maintained public spaces, attractive neighborhoods, and high-quality municipal services.

As a key member of the City Manager’s executive management team, the Public Works Director will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for a comprehensive range of public works programs and services that support the community’s infrastructure, mobility, and quality of life. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director will lead the planning, development, implementation, and delivery of departmental programs, with responsibility for the City’s capital improvement program, engineering and infrastructure design, transportation systems, development services, construction and consulting contracts, and grant administration. The City of Newport Beach is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Public Works Director. The ideal candidate will be an experienced public works executive and registered civil engineer who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision, sound judgment, and proven leadership.

The annual salary range for the Public Works Director is $198,586 to $312,743; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Filing Deadline: November 22, 2026