Department of Public Works Director

About the role

The Town of Cohasset seeks an experienced, collaborative, and highly qualified Department of Public Works Director to lead the Town’s public works operations and serve as the Town's engineer. This full-time, non-union position reports to the Town Manager and plays a key leadership role in planning, managing, and overseeing the Town’s public infrastructure, public works operations, capital projects, and departmental staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, direction, and administration of all divisions within the Department of Public Works.
• Develop work programs, coordinate departmental operations, advise division supervisors, prepare and manage the departmental budget, oversee expenditures, maintain required records, and prepare reports for regulatory agencies, the Town Manager, the Select Board, and the Annual Town Report.
• Attend Sewer and Water Commission meetings and present updates to boards and committees as needed.
• Manage complex engineering studies, capital programs, construction projects, field investigations, surveys, plans, specifications, and cost estimates related to highways, sidewalks, water distribution systems, sewer systems, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Inspect and approve public works projects completed by the Town and private contractors, review subdivision plans and permit applications, and provide technical guidance to Town boards, committees, and departments.
• Oversee procurement activities for departmental equipment, studies, service contracts, and construction contracts. Prepare grant applications, develop and use approved contract templates, negotiate agreements when needed, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering or a related field and at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, construction, maintenance, and engineering, including at least five years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water and wastewater operations and regulations, public works, and municipal capital project management.
• A Massachusetts Licensed Registered Professional Engineer designation and water and sewer licenses.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.

Benefits

Some evening work and emergency response availability are required.

Pay

This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position classified at Grade M8 ($ 141,292 - $170,512).

Schedule

Full-time, 35-hour-per-week position.

Additional Information

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The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@cohassetma.gov.

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.