Superintendent of Public Works

Town of Sharon; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Sharon is seeking an experienced Superintendent of Public Works to lead the department, oversee essential municipal infrastructure, and guide long-range planning. Reporting to the Town Administrator, you will manage a diverse team and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and agencies.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership, accountability, and a commitment to high‑quality public service, including emergency operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with substantial progressively responsible municipal public works experience.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, construction, maintenance or engineering preferred.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License required; PE license and Grade IV Water Operator License desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations, personnel, budgets, and long-range planning.
• Oversee infrastructure maintenance, construction, engineering, and capital projects.
• Manage contracts, procurement, competitive bidding, and consultants.
• Coordinate with Town departments, contractors, engineers, and federal/state agencies.
• Pursue grants and other funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Represent the Town at public meetings and respond to inquiries from the public and media.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and outside normal business hours as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Supervision

Public works operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Grade IV Water Operator License

Job description

The Town of Sharon is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as its next Superintendent of Public Works. Reporting to the Town Administrator, the Superintendent provides leadership and oversight of the Town’s Public Works Department and its essential municipal infrastructure and services.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned municipal public works professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and management abilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing day-to-day operational demands with long-term infrastructure planning and will demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to quality public service.

The Superintendent oversees more than 50 full-time and part-time employees and is responsible for operations including roads and highways, water, stormwater, parks and trees, cemeteries, buildings and grounds, vehicles and equipment, solid waste and recycling, engineering, and other public infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing daily operations, personnel, budgets, and long-range planning.
• Overseeing infrastructure maintenance, construction, engineering, and capital projects.
• Managing contracts, procurement, competitive bidding, and consultants.
• Coordinating with Town departments, contractors, engineers, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Pursuing grants and other funding opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Representing the Town at public meetings and responding to public and media inquiries.
• Providing leadership during emergencies and outside normal business hours as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, with substantial progressively responsible experience in municipal public works construction, maintenance, and engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, construction, maintenance, engineering, or a closely related field is preferred. Massachusetts Driver’s License required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Grade IV Water Operators License desirable.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and communicator with demonstrated experience in municipal operations, infrastructure management, budgeting, project management, and personnel supervision.

FY 2027 Salary Range:

$130,250-$157,750, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

The detailed job posting can be found at: https://buff.ly/2jJf6t0

The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.