Director of Public Works

City of Creve Coeur - Creve Coeur, MO

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Director of Public Works, City of Creve Coeur, Missouri

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $125K +/-, DOQ 

Apply by: June 6, 2025

Website: www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs

About the Position:

The City of Creve Coeur seeks a strategic and experienced Director of Public Works / City Engineer to lead a high-performing department responsible for streets, stormwater, fleet, facilities, engineering, and sanitation services. This leadership opportunity comes as our long-serving director retires after 36 years of outstanding service.

The Director of Public Works oversees a $5.3M department operating budget, a $42.6M 5-year Capital Improvement Program (Capital, Parks & Stormwater), and manages a team of 20+ staff across four divisions. This position is part of the City's executive leadership team and reports directly to the City Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee capital improvement projects from concept through construction and close-out, ensuring compliance with scope, specifications, and intended function.

• Implement and manage contracts with consultants, vendors, and partner agencies; apply for and administer grants to support City infrastructure and services.

• Respond to resident inquiries and complaints related to stormwater, trash/recycling, erosion, and construction; investigate conditions, coordinate with outside agencies, and communicate solutions and corrective measures.

• Provide leadership to Public Works' 20+ staff, including goal-setting, performance management, safety planning, and support during construction projects.

• Oversee leaf vacuuming, limb chipping, mulch operations (per MoDNR guidelines), and other seasonal public services; manage trash and recycling service contracts.

• Manage the maintenance of City buildings, facilities, and fleet, including custodial operations, service contracts, and equipment inventory.

• Oversee the use and upkeep of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) software and collaborate with consultants to perform quadrennial system updates.

• Lead the preparation of the department's budget, specifications, and capital improvement plan, including bid documentation and invoice approvals.

• Make clear and professional oral and written presentations to residents, committees, the City Council, and other stakeholders; provide staff support to the Stormwater Committee.

• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and public trust by demonstrating character-driven leadership and responsive service to both internal and external customers.

• Utilize performance measures and tracking systems to assess and improve departmental operations and service delivery.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Works, or related field; Master's preferred.

• Registered PE in Missouri.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public works or engineering, including supervisory duties.

• Valid Missouri driver license; CDL preferred.

• Proficiency with engineering software, GIS, and municipal budgeting.

• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

  
  

Why Work for Creve Coeur?

Creve Coeur is an award-winning St. Louis suburb (population 18,457; daytime population 50,000), recognized for its high quality of life, excellent schools, beautiful parks, and economic vitality. Major employers include Bayer Crop Science, Mercy Hospital, and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

The City offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including LAGERS defined benefit pension (L6), generous leave, City-paid insurance, financial planning, and access to a golf course, ice arena, and on-site fitness room.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, and four professional references to hr@crevecoeurmo.gov or submit online at www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs.

The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.