Public Works Director: Infrastructure & City Growth Leader

Port Washington State Bank; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Port Washington City is seeking a Director of Public Works to lead infrastructure planning, budgeting, and day-to-day operations for the community on the Great Lakes. You will oversee divisions including Engineering, Streets, Water and Wastewater, and the Marina, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery.

The role requires a PE (or the ability to obtain within six months), a Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field, 7+ years in public works, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in public works or engineering operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification, as designated by NSPE and State of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Strong knowledge of public works operations, capital improvement planning, budget development and fiscal management, contract administration and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with elected officials, boards, and the public.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Public Works Department including preparation of the annual department budget and assisting with the City’s capital budget and 10-year plan; authorize, oversee, and monitor expenditures.
• Develop long-range strategic and master plans for department policies and programs, outline program objectives, and work with appropriate staff on implementation of plans.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of plans for public works based municipal projects; Develop specifications and bid documents for a variety of public works related designs, construction, and maintenance projects; negotiate contract provisions and coordinate and review contractor’s performance.
• Assist with the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, in collaboration with the Inspections and Zoning.
• Compile, analyze, and communicate information pertaining to public works and engineering related matters and/or special projects; prepare agendas/reports and make presentations to the City Council and commissions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, engineering technology, or a related field

Job description

Port Washington City is seeking a Director of Public Works to lead infrastructure planning, budgeting, and day-to-day operations for the community on the Great Lakes. You will oversee divisions including Engineering, Streets, Water and Wastewater, and the Marina, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery.

The role requires a PE (or the ability to obtain within six months), a Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field, 7+ years in public works, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.