Director of Public Works - Butte County, CA at Peckham & McKenney Executive Search

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

219725.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Project Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Collaboration, Innovation, Fiscal Management, Public Works, Construction Management, Infrastructure, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Design

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

Located on the east side of Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, covering 1,640 square miles between the Sacramento River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Butte County is home to 207,303 residents and five incorporated jurisdictions. The County offers an ideal economic atmosphere and a lower cost of living and is conveniently located within a few hours of metropolitan areas such as Sacramento and the Bay Area. Opportunities for recreation, cultural enrichment, and relaxation in a rural environment are endless. Butte County is excited about its ambitious project list for the current fiscal year and FY 26/27. The County is seeking a highly accomplished engineering professional to lead, mentor, and manage a dynamic Public Works Department, a creative, solution-oriented, and collaborative leader; fiscally agile, with experience successfully maneuvering projects through complex and sometimes challenging requirements. The next Director will need to be an experienced and enthusiastic project manager and a versatile and inspiring leader that fosters innovation and the exchange of ideas. Competitive candidates will offer seven years of broad and extensive professional engineering experience including at least four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other public works functions. Experience overseeing major construction and demolition projects, and the challenges associated with aging infrastructure will be considered favorably. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is preferred. A valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers from the State of California. The salary range is $181,591 - $219,725, with approved %5 increases effective July 1, 2026, 2027, 2028, and competitive benefits. Filing Deadline: January 9, 2026 Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days. By submitting an application and clicking “submit application” for this position, I agree to the terms of conditions here of the recruitment process facilitated by Peckham & McKenney Executive Search.

Responsibilities

The Director of Public Works will lead, mentor, and manage the Public Works Department, overseeing various engineering projects. The role requires fostering innovation and collaboration while navigating complex project requirements.