Public Works Director - Inver Grove Heights

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, (pop. 36,984) is seeking its next Public Works Director. This position provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for three divisions: Engineering, Streets, and Utilities (Water, Sewer, and Stormwater), encompassing 34 full-time, 2 part-time and 12 seasonal employees. The Department’s 2026 operating budget of $17.7 million and 5-year capital improvement budget of $107 million support the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the City’s infrastructure, including 10 miles of street and utility improvements each year through the Pavement Management Program. Other major initiatives underway include the citywide water meter replacement program, rehabilitation of the North Water Tower, and continued planning for a new Central Maintenance Facility.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Nov 23 and Nov 30th.