The City of Laconia, located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Public Works Director to lead a staff of employees and to manage operations & maintenance of City’s highway, storm sewer and sanitary sewer systems, solid waste services and City engineering functions. Strong leadership abilities, extensive knowledge of public works construction and maintenance methods, materials and equipment, and a thorough knowledge of modern public works management are required.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or public administration; a master’s degree is preferred; and at least 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works or engineering administration and operations including budgeting, supervision, road maintenance and construction, engineering and solid waste management. A Professional Engineer Registration (PE License) is desirable. Salary Range $141,398- $156,400
Position description and a city application form are available in the Finance Office or at https://www.laconianh.gov/Jobs.aspx. Applications and resumes will be accepted at the Finance Office, Attn: Employment, Laconia City Hall, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or emailed to lallen@laconianh.gov until Friday, February 13, 2026.
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