Bowie, MD · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Public Works Director THE CANDIDATE The City of Bowie is seeking a proven and experienced professional to serve as its next Public Works Director. The ideal candidate will have a broad background in ...
Bowie, MD · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Public Works Director THE CANDIDATE The City of Bowie is seeking a proven and experienced professional to serve as its next Public Works Director. The ideal candidate will have a broad background in ...
Dickinson, ND · On-site
$118K - $131K/yr
Public Works- 3411 Public Works Blvd, Dickinson, ND Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00573 ... Direct a diverse management team while fostering accountability, collaboration, safety, and ...
Dickinson, ND · On-site
$118K - $131K/yr
Public Works- 3411 Public Works Blvd, Dickinson, ND Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00573 ... Direct a diverse management team while fostering accountability, collaboration, safety, and ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
$95K/yr
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
$95K/yr
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
Mooresville, NC · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
Mooresville, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300463 Department: PS ADMINISTRATION Opening ... About the Role The Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town ...
Mooresville, NC · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
Mooresville, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300463 Department: PS ADMINISTRATION Opening ... About the Role The Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town ...
Description Seeking an experienced Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership and management of all Public Works operations. This position oversees the planning, development, and ...
Description Seeking an experienced Public Works Director to provide strategic leadership and management of all Public Works operations. This position oversees the planning, development, and ...
Mooresville, NC · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
About the Role The Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town's Public Works Division, directing essential municipal services including sanitation, street ...
Mooresville, NC · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
About the Role The Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town's Public Works Division, directing essential municipal services including sanitation, street ...
Dickinson, ND · On-site
$118K - $131K/yr
The City of Dickinson is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Public Works Director to lead one of the City's largest and most essential departments. Reporting directly to the City ...
Dickinson, ND · On-site
$118K - $131K/yr
The City of Dickinson is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Public Works Director to lead one of the City's largest and most essential departments. Reporting directly to the City ...
Umatilla, OR · On-site
$115K - $141K/yr
Umatilla Public Works, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400037 Department: Public Works ... The Public Works Director performs supervisory, administrative and professional work including ...
Umatilla, OR · On-site
$115K - $141K/yr
Umatilla Public Works, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400037 Department: Public Works ... The Public Works Director performs supervisory, administrative and professional work including ...
Umatilla, OR · On-site
$115K - $141K/yr
The Public Works Director performs supervisory, administrative and professional work including planning and budgeting for the Public Works Department. Functions as mandated by ORS and the Umatilla ...
Umatilla, OR · On-site
$115K - $141K/yr
The Public Works Director performs supervisory, administrative and professional work including planning and budgeting for the Public Works Department. Functions as mandated by ORS and the Umatilla ...
Poulsbo, WA · On-site
$164K - $190K/yr
Salary: $164,502.00 - $190,703.00 Annually Location : (City Hall) Poulsbo, WA Job Type: Full-time ... As the Public Works Director for the City of Poulsbo, you'll work closely with the City ...
Poulsbo, WA · On-site
$164K - $190K/yr
Salary: $164,502.00 - $190,703.00 Annually Location : (City Hall) Poulsbo, WA Job Type: Full-time ... As the Public Works Director for the City of Poulsbo, you'll work closely with the City ...
$133K - $179K/yr
Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR $133,694.00 - $179,674.00 Annually (DOQ) Plus Excellent ... (full-time employees) on a 2026-2027 budget of $18 million The department is divided into six (6) ...
$133K - $179K/yr
Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR $133,694.00 - $179,674.00 Annually (DOQ) Plus Excellent ... (full-time employees) on a 2026-2027 budget of $18 million The department is divided into six (6) ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
$95K/yr
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
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Freeport, TX · On-site
$95K/yr
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
Public Works Director DEPARTMENT: Administration-Public Works RATE CLASS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager SHIFT: 7:30AM-4:30 PM, M-F (May be changed at the discretion of the City of Freeport ...
Newport, OR · On-site
$133K - $179K/yr
Lincoln County, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-53 (309) Department: Public Works Division: ADMINISTRATION Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR $133,694.00 - $179,674 ...
Newport, OR · On-site
$133K - $179K/yr
Lincoln County, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-53 (309) Department: Public Works Division: ADMINISTRATION Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR $133,694.00 - $179,674 ...
$164K - $190K/yr
As the Public Works Director for the City of Poulsbo, you'll work closely with the City Administrator and Public Works Team Leaders to guide delivery of essential public services for more than 13,000 ...
$164K - $190K/yr
As the Public Works Director for the City of Poulsbo, you'll work closely with the City Administrator and Public Works Team Leaders to guide delivery of essential public services for more than 13,000 ...
Beaufort, SC · On-site
$104K - $131K/yr
The Public Works Director oversees and manages the Public Works Department, including streets, , stormwater, sanitation, public grounds, parks, traffic signs & signals, facility maintenance, fleet ...
Beaufort, SC · On-site
$104K - $131K/yr
The Public Works Director oversees and manages the Public Works Department, including streets, , stormwater, sanitation, public grounds, parks, traffic signs & signals, facility maintenance, fleet ...
Conyers, GA · On-site
$120/hr
The Director of Public Works reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the City's executive leadership team. The position oversees a broad portfolio of municipal services ...
Conyers, GA · On-site
$120/hr
The Director of Public Works reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the City's executive leadership team. The position oversees a broad portfolio of municipal services ...
Milaca, MN · On-site +1
$132K - $173K/yr
Milaca, MN Job Type: Full-time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 00893 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 06/04/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description The Public Works Director ...
Milaca, MN · On-site +1
$132K - $173K/yr
Milaca, MN Job Type: Full-time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 00893 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 06/04/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description The Public Works Director ...
Beaufort, SC · On-site
$104K - $131K/yr
Public Works Complex - Beaufort, SC Job Type: Full-Time Department: Public Works Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern The Public Works Director oversees and manages the ...
Beaufort, SC · On-site
$104K - $131K/yr
Public Works Complex - Beaufort, SC Job Type: Full-Time Department: Public Works Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern The Public Works Director oversees and manages the ...
$65K - $110K/yr
Public Works Director Dept Supervisor: Tribal Administrative Director Location: Tribal Headquarter, Plummer Idaho Summary This position is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of ...
$65K - $110K/yr
Public Works Director Dept Supervisor: Tribal Administrative Director Location: Tribal Headquarter, Plummer Idaho Summary This position is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of ...
$48K - $62.2K
1% of jobs
$62.2K - $76.5K
2% of jobs
$76.5K - $90.7K
4% of jobs
$90.7K - $104.9K
14% of jobs
$107.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$104.9K - $119.1K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $128K / yr.
$119.1K - $133.4K
17% of jobs
$133.4K - $147.6K
12% of jobs
$156.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$147.6K - $161.8K
11% of jobs
$161.8K - $176K
9% of jobs
$176K - $190.3K
9% of jobs
$190.3K - $204.5K
4% of jobs
$48K
$135.1K
$204.5K
| Aspect | Full Time Public Works Director | Public Works Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or related field; relevant certifications may be preferred | High school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require relevant certifications or experience in public works |
| Work Environment | Oversees multiple departments, manages budgets, and develops policies in a government or municipal setting | Supervises field crews and staff, focusing on daily operations and project implementation |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Employed by city, county, or municipal governments; involved in planning and policy-making | Employed by local government agencies; involved in operational management and project oversight |
The Full Time Public Works Director holds a higher-level leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while the Public Works Supervisor focuses on daily operations and staff supervision. Both roles are essential in public infrastructure management but differ in scope and required credentials.
