Public Works Director
City of North Miami

The City of North Miami, Florida is seeking an accomplished Public Works Director to lead at a pivotal moment of infrastructure investment and organizational transformation. With major initiatives underway, including a new water plant and significant citywide capital improvements, this is an opportunity to shape the systems and services that directly affect approximately 65,000 residents.

Reporting to the City Manager and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Director will oversee a department of approximately 100 employees responsible for water, sewer and stormwater systems; streets, sidewalks and rights-of-way; fleet, facilities and sanitation services; and capital improvement planning and delivery. This role requires a hands-on, proactive executive who takes ownership, brings structure and discipline to complex operations, and consistently moves priorities from strategy to execution. The successful candidate will bring substantial municipal public works or utility leadership experience, with strength in water systems, infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of complex capital projects.

Equally important will be the ability to effectively manage budgets, procurement, contractors, schedules, emergency response, and competing priorities while providing the long-term stewardship necessary to position North Miami for continued growth and resilience.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment in politically sensitive and high-profile environments. They will bring a proven record of strengthening operations and systems, ensure accountability and transparency, and deliver City services equitably and responsively.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field with coursework in civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering. Graduate-level education preferred; a minimum of 6 years of engineering related experience; progressively responsible supervisory experience in public works / utilities administration; and a Professional Engineer (PE) license for the State of Florida, is highly preferred.  

Location: North Miami, Florida
Salary: $152,472.48 – $213,461.47
Final filing date: First Resume Review on

Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.