Director of Public Works Job at HR Consulting Solutions LLC, Saint Charles, MO

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  • HR Consulting Solutions LLC
  • Saint Charles, MO

Job Description

Director of Public Works
City of St. Charles, Missouri
Salary Range: $149,984 – $209,978 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)

About the Role
The City of St. Charles, Missouri is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Public Works to lead its Public Works Department. Reporting to the Assistant City Administrator, this executive-level position is responsible for planning, directing, and managing critical municipal services that shape the daily life of residents and businesses, including:
  • Transportation systems
  • Stormwater management
  • Water treatment and distribution
  • Transit services
  • Snow removal and beautification
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Facility operations
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a thriving community of 72,000 residents by leading a team of 100 employees with an annual operating budget of $52 million.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership across the department’s operating divisions: Streets, Utilities, Facilities Maintenance, Wastewater, Fleet, and Stormwater.
  • Develop and manage the department’s budget, capital improvement projects, and long-range infrastructure planning.
  • Oversee construction and maintenance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility.
  • Coordinate with the Engineering Department, developers, architects, and outside agencies on major projects.
  • Serve as the City’s representative for public works matters with City Council, boards, committees, and the public.
  • Approve bids, negotiate service contracts, and monitor project progress.
  • Lead staff development, succession planning, and union contract negotiations.
  • Foster a positive, accountable workplace culture through open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible public works supervisory or management experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Strong leadership, budgeting, and personnel management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure operations and capital projects.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $149,984 – $209,978 , commensurate with experience.
  • Missouri Municipal Retirement Fund – LAGERS L6 program (98% City contribution, 2% employee contribution, fully vested in 5 years).
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
    • Vision and flexible spending options
    • Employee assistance program
    • Retirement and deferred compensation programs
  • Paid leave: vacation, sick, funeral, jury, and military leave.
  • 14 paid holidays annually, including 12 fixed holidays, 2 personal days, and additional paid time off during the City’s closure between Christmas and New Years.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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