Public Works Manager Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Public Works Manager make in Charlotte, NC? The average Public Works Manager salary in Charlotte, NC is $144,001 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $122,751 and $166,142. 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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PM-Public Works Project Manager

Donato Technologies, Inc - Livermore , CA

PM- Public Works Project Manager managed Location: Sacramento, Ca * Public Works PM,with Sewer,Water,Storm Drain,Pump Stations,Water Tanks. * Must have worked for a Contractor . * Now, would like PM ...

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Construction Public Works Project Manager or Public Works Sr. Project Manager

Joseph J. Albanese - Santa Cruz , CA

Albanese is seeking a Public Works Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager to join our Project Management team in Santa Cruz, CA. As a member of the Project Management department, this individual will ...

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PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER | CLOSES JUNE 28th @5PM

City of Crescent City - Crescent City , CA

This position manages personnel and operations of the maintenance division of the Public Works Department, including streets, street lighting, traffic control, water distribution, wastewater ...

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Public Works Streets and Storm Water Division Manager

Pleasant Grove City - Pleasant Grove , UT

GENERAL PURPOSE The Public Works Streets and Storm Water Division Manager is a management supervisory position working under the direction of the Public Works Director and is responsible for the ...

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Public Works Director

City of Portales - Portales , NM

CITY MANAGER SHIFT: FULL-TIME, REGULAR SALARY: SALARY RANGE: $ 58,427.00 - $102,248.00 DOE GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general direction from City Manager, Director of Public Works is responsible for ...

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Public Works Director

destinationone Consulting - Bellingham , WA

Manage budgets and allocate resources for public works projects. * Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. * Collaborate with other municipal departments and external ...

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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 Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

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122751

166142

144001

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

131261

192015

159111

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 Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Public Works Manager ranges from $122,751 to $166,142 with the average base salary of $144,001. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,261 to $192,015 with the average total cash compensation of $159,111.

View Average Salary for Public Works Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$144,001	$122,751 - $166,142
Bonus	$15,109	$8,510 - $25,873
Total Pay	$159,111	$131,261 - $192,015

* 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 Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,326 - $164,213	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,798 - $162,146	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,130 - $168,009	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,560 - $168,591	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,093 - $162,545	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,781 - $166,183	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC

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About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249. Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as...

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