Director of Public Works

Town of Wrentham • Wrentham, MA

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About The Position

The Town of Wrentham is seeking an accomplished, hands-on public works leader to direct a diverse department responsible for infrastructure and services residents rely on every day. The Director of Public Works is the Town’s senior operating leader for public works services and infrastructure. The position plans, schedules, coordinates, and directs department work; develops operating and capital budgets; oversees staff and contractors; advises Town leadership; and takes decisive action during emergencies. The Director builds strong working relationships across Town departments, with state and federal agencies, and with the community.

The Director guides department procurement, including preparing bid specifications, participating in bidding and contract-award procedures, and overseeing contractor performance for quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance. The position pursues grants and other funding opportunities and works to ensure project compliance and completion. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of public assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in public works management, engineering, construction, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with municipal budgeting, capital planning, procurement, construction oversight, and emergency operations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Ten years of relevant experience preferred.
• MCPPO designation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and direct the work of the Public Works Department.
• Develop operating and capital budgets and oversee capital planning.
• Oversee department staff and contractors.
• Advise Town leadership and build working relationships across Town departments, with state and federal agencies, and with the community.
• Take decisive action during emergencies and oversee emergency operations.
• Guide procurement activities, including preparing bid specifications and participating in bidding and contract-award procedures.
• Oversee contractor performance for quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
• Pursue grants and other funding opportunities and help ensure project compliance and completion.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of public assets.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director