Public Works Director: Strategy, Infrastructure & Growth

Zohorecruit; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to assist Conyers, GA, in recruiting a Public Works Director to lead a ~30-person department overseeing streets, utilities, stormwater, fleet, and engineering. The role blends daily operations with long-range planning and stakeholder engagement to advance economic development and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, ethical, and communicative leader with strong organizational and project management skills, capable of building

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker who understands infrastructure investments and economic development.
• Exceptional communicator with transparent, responsive, and active listening skills.
• Collaborative leader who engages employees and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong operational manager with solid organizational and project skills.
• Innovative professional who embraces continuous improvement and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CPW functions including infrastructure and utilities planning.
• Balance daily operations with long-range strategic initiatives.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to advance community vitality.
• Establish priorities, develop staff, and foster accountability and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Exceptional communicator

Collaborative leader

Operational management

Innovative problem solving

Ethical leadership

Adaptable management

Relationship building

Job description

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to assist Conyers, GA, in recruiting a Public Works Director to lead a ~30-person department overseeing streets, utilities, stormwater, fleet, and engineering. The role blends daily operations with long-range planning and stakeholder engagement to advance economic development and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, ethical, and communicative leader with strong organizational and project management skills, capable of building