As the department supervisor, the public works director is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the physical facilities of the city under the direct supervision of the city administrator. One of the most essential duties of a public works director is the ability to create and plan short and long-term projects, evaluating the cost of projects in accordance with the annual budget, providing bid specifications and recommendations to specific vendors for particular projects. It is also the responsibility of the public works director to ensure that all work is completed successfully by contractors, vendors, and public works staff.