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City of Portland

Public Information Officer

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$102K - $129K/yr

Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here. Union ... Collaborate with the Utilities leadership, Communications, Public Involvement, and Management teams ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote public works manager in the United States is $86,568.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Public Works Manager vs Remote Civil Engineer?

AspectRemote Public Works ManagerRemote Civil Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field; often a Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related; PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees public infrastructure projects, manages teams, and coordinates with government agencies remotelyDesigns, plans, and analyzes civil projects; collaborates with teams remotely, often on technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, municipalities, public sector organizationsEngineering firms, construction companies, consulting agencies

The main difference is that Remote Public Works Managers focus on overseeing public infrastructure projects and managing teams, often with a broader administrative role, while Remote Civil Engineers concentrate on technical design and analysis of civil projects. Both roles require engineering credentials and can be performed remotely, but their core responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Remote Public Works Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,568 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Public Works and Utilities Senior Consultant

BerryDunn

Remote

$90K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Overview
The Local Government Practice Group is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Public Utilities Practice. The Local Government Practice Group helps local governments and utility agencies address organizational, information technology, and management needs. This role will support projects focused on business process improvement, organizational assessments, strategic planning, software system assessments and selection, and system implementation, with an emphasis on municipal Utilities and Public Works departments. This remote position will serve clients nationwide and report to senior leaders in the Local Government Practice Group.
You will bring proven project management experience, strong organizational and self-management skills, leadership ability, and effective written and verbal communication. Experience in public works and utilities operations, service delivery, staffing, business strategy, or business acumen will help establish you as a trusted advisor to local government clients.
Travel Expectations: Up to 50% travel to client sites is anticipated.
You Will
  • Oversee and support client service delivery to help ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and within budget, including assigning and managing staff responsible for client deliverables.
  • Document and support client decision-making within the project's established governance structure.
  • Coordinate internal and client team assignments in accordance with the project plan.
  • Share project and delivery updates with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, including leading client meetings.
  • Contribute to marketing and business development efforts, including drafting blog posts, attending industry conferences and groups, participating in prospective client meetings, reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and partnering with the proposal writing team to develop RFP responses.

You Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Political Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 7-10 years of experience working with local government or utility agencies in management or leadership roles, including exposure to policies, procedures, business operations, budgeting, personnel and staffing, service delivery, and business or software systems such as enterprise asset management, work orders, customer information systems, geographic information systems, capital improvement planning, or project management.
  • Knowledge of project management, quality assurance and quality control procedures, with demonstrated skill in proactively managing problems.

Preferred qualifications include:
  • An advanced or graduate degree in business or public administration, along with a current project management certification (PMP or CAPM) or organizational change management certification.

Compensation Details
The base salary range targeted for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.
BerryDunn Benefits & Culture
Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what's expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.
We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
About BerryDunn
BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm's tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.
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