Public Works Supervisor - Lead City Services & Impact

City of St Joseph; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid pension plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Work/life balance

Municipal work environment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

The City of Portland invites applications for a DPW Supervisor to lead the Public Works Department across streets, parks, cemeteries, equipment, buildings, and water distribution. You will guide engineers, contractors, and city staff to deliver safe, efficient projects while controlling budgets and schedules.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or construction management background with 7+ years in public works, plus supervisory experience and Michigan CDL endorsements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible public works or civil engineering experience with supervisory duties.
• State of Michigan CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Strong knowledge of public works, utilities, budgeting, and project administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with employees, city officials, contractors and the public.
• Occasional meetings outside regular hours and after-hours emergency responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Public Works Department.
• Supervise department staff: assign work, evaluate performance, train, develop.
• Develop and administer the department budget and monitor expenditures.
• Assess infrastructure needs and recommend improvements and equipment purchases.
• Oversee maintenance of streets, parks, cemeteries, buildings, equipment, and water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, agencies, and city officials on projects.
• Monitor project quality, schedules, specs, and budgets.
• Develop and implement department policies, safety standards, and preventive maintenance.
• Respond to public inquiries and engage residents and organizations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and presentations.
• Participate in emergency response and other public works activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Public works knowledge

Experience with supervision

Budgeting

Project administration

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Safety programs

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

The City of Portland invites applications for a DPW Supervisor to lead the Public Works Department across streets, parks, cemeteries, equipment, buildings, and water distribution. You will guide engineers, contractors, and city staff to deliver safe, efficient projects while controlling budgets and schedules.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or construction management background with 7+ years in public works, plus supervisory experience and Michigan CDL endorsements.