Public Works Manager Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Public Works Manager make in Atlanta, GA? The average Public Works Manager salary in Atlanta, GA is $144,607 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $123,266 and $166,842. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Resilience and Disaster Planning Manager- Public Works (0931) (144669)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Resilience and Disaster Planning Manager (0931 Manager III). Job Description As the Manager of Resilience and Disaster Planning, you will ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Senior Public Works Construction / Project Manager

Clad Consulting, Inc. - Arroyo Grande , CA

The Public Works Senior Construction / Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of construction management and inspection services for various clients including the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 35 days ago

PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATOR/ PROJECT MANAGER

CLARKE CONTRACTING CORP. - Los Angeles , CA

PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MGR. (LAWNDALE) Clarke Contracting Corp. is an established well respected public works civil engineering contractor located in the Los Angeles Area (South Bay

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Deputy Public Works Director/Engineering Services Manager

City of Port Townsend - Port Townsend , WA

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for managing the engineering department in the development and implementation of Public Works projects ...

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Engineering Division Manager Public Works

RICK Engineering Company - Phoenix , AZ

As a Public Works Division Manager in Phoenix, AZ, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Phoenix region. As a RICK team member ...

ZipRecruiter - 66 days ago

Assistant Project Manager - Public Works Construction

Capital Program Management Inc - Redwood City , CA

Salary: $27.00/hr - $45.00/hr DOE Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with experience to work with our Eastern Bay Area public works clients. In ...

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What does a Public Works Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Works Manager

Performs construction inspection, oversees inspectors, enforces compliance with contract documents, and provides technical support and on-site management for construction projects.

October 17, 2022

Managerial aptitude will be considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in, organizing, scheduling and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations.

January 20, 2023

Provide knowledge about competition to Product Development and Business Development to enable sales to be more effective.

January 24, 2023

Review project design aspects including site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality practices, and utilities.

January 27, 2023

Monitors, coordinates, and evaluates all key project activities to ensure cost/schedule compliance and quality assurance/quality control of project and contractor performance.

April 19, 2023

Prepares budget requests and presents final budget recommendations to the Director of Public Works based on evaluation and analysis of budget estimates submitted by Superintendents.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Works Manager in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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123266

166842

144607

Average Total Cash Compensation

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159781

What is the average salary for Public Works Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Manager in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Public Works Manager ranges from $123,266 to $166,842 with the average base salary of $144,607. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,814 to $192,824 with the average total cash compensation of $159,781.

View Average Salary for Public Works Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$144,607	$123,266 - $166,842
Bonus	$15,173	$8,548 - $25,982
Total Pay	$159,781	$131,814 - $192,824

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Manager Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,197 - $166,749	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,315 - $166,909	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,786 - $166,193	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,955 - $158,301	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,614 - $160,545	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,511 - $154,993	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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