Public Works Director: Infrastructure & Utilities Leader

Minnesota City Jobs; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Inver Grove Heights is seeking its next Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for Engineering, Streets, and Utilities. The role oversees 34 full-time, 2 part-time and 12 seasonal employees and manages a 2026 operating budget of $17.7 million and a 5-year capital program totaling $107 million.

Key projects include the Pavement Management Program, water meter replacement, North Water Tower rehab, and planning for a new Central Maintenance Facility;

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Public works operations

Team leadership

Job description

The City of Inver Grove Heights is seeking its next Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for Engineering, Streets, and Utilities. The role oversees 34 full-time, 2 part-time and 12 seasonal employees and manages a 2026 operating budget of $17.7 million and a 5-year capital program totaling $107 million.

Key projects include the Pavement Management Program, water meter replacement, North Water Tower rehab, and planning for a new Central Maintenance Facility;