Public Works Director: Strategic Infrastructure Leader

City of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership for the department responsible for water, wastewater, streets, drainage, facilities and fleet. This role ensures reliable, efficient, and compliant operation and guides long-range infrastructure planning to support growth.

The Director manages the operating budget, oversees capital projects, and reports to City management and City Council on performance metrics and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years in public works or utilities, with 5 in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing large operating budgets and capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to public infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead multi-divisional teams and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of Public Works.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of water, wastewater, streets, and facilities.
• Coordinate long-range infrastructure planning and capital project transitions.
• Prepare reports and brief City management and City Council on operational needs and priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Public works

Staff supervision

Infrastructure planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership for the department responsible for water, wastewater, streets, drainage, facilities and fleet. This role ensures reliable, efficient, and compliant operation and guides long-range infrastructure planning to support growth.

The Director manages the operating budget, oversees capital projects, and reports to City management and City Council on performance metrics and priorities.