Public Works Manager Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Public Works Manager make in San Jose, CA? The average Public Works Manager salary in San Jose, CA is $187,234 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $159,603 and $216,025. 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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Public Policy Manager

Los Angeles Urban League - Los Angeles , CA

The Urban League works to ensure our communities have access to careers with living wages ... SUMMARY: The Public Policy Manager will be responsible for developing and Implementing policy ...

LinkedIn - 73 days ago

Elementary Instructional Coach

ICEF Public Schools - Los Angeles , CA

ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management ... Works with ICEF Academic Team Members, school site admin team, and teachers to refine and develop ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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Inova Health System - Oxon Hill , MD

Staff The Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management for Inova Alexandria Hospital provides ... Works with the System Office of Emergency Management to design and administer emergency management ...

Vivian Health - 3 days ago

Information Technology Project Manager

City of Ventura - Ventura , CA

Current projects include support initiatives for Fire, Water, Community Development, Public Works, City Manager's Department and Finance. Projects may be associated with cross-functional operations ...

Dice.com - 25 days ago

Accounting Manager

General Devices Co Inc - Indianapolis , IN

We are looking for a Working Accounting Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for ... Works closely with outside consultant and CPA firm for guidance and assistance on larger issues

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Program Manager

World Wide Technology - Santa Barbara , CA

Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders such as Cisco, HPE, Dell EMC, NetApp, VMware, Intel ... Fortune 500 companies, service providers and the public sector. WWT employs more than 5,400 people ...

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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 San Jose, CA

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159603

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187234

Average Total Cash Compensation

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170671

249663

206885

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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Public Works Manager ranges from $159,603 to $216,025 with the average base salary of $187,234. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,671 to $249,663 with the average total cash compensation of $206,885.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$187,234	$159,603 - $216,025
Bonus	$19,650	$11,068 - $33,639
Total Pay	$206,885	$170,671 - $249,663

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,603 - $216,025	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,455 - $191,462	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,298 - $215,612	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,898 - $209,656	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,152 - $210,000	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,967 - $215,164	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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