Deputy Director of Structural Design and Construction (Engineering Manager VIII)

Position Summary

The Deputy Director of Structures Design and Construction supports and promotes the mission of MassDOT. Reporting directly to the Director of Bridges and Structures in Boston, this role provides and directs senior level engineers within the Bridge Standard, In-House Design, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Technical Review and Metals Control Units. The Deputy partners closely with the Structural Review Lead in the Design Build Section, providing oversight, direction and vision for construction standards, project implementation and design programmatic functions. The Deputy demonstrates versatility and provides direction for major capital programs and projects of various size and complexity, solving complex technical, programmatic and managerial issues while obtaining internal and external acceptance of project design and delivery decisions. This leader works with an engineering leadership team, liaises with multiple departments and business units to support bridge and structures programs, and manages day-to-day operations of the Team. The Deputy sets strategic priorities, develops performance goals and metrics, applies innovative design, construction, and program management tools, makes key decisions, and delivers efficient and effective programs and services. This role serves as a key resource for senior leadership, providing long-term independent decisions for projects impacting the entire Commonwealth, including establishing stakeholder trust, confirming resource allocation and budgets, ensuring long-term value and sustainability, and achieving project success through meeting deadlines and maintaining standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to the Bridge Standards Unit, In House Design Unit, Technical Review Unit, and Metals Control Unit.
• Coordinates closely with Structural Review Lead in the Design Build Section; oversees project implementation and directs all communications with staff, stakeholders and senior leadership to provide project updates, problem resolution strategies and overall program/project effectiveness.
• Oversees internal and external staff who review project designs and construction procedures to ensure application of sound engineering practices, compliance with MassDOT policies, rules and regulations, and reviews are accomplished in a timely manner to maintain project advertising and completion schedules.
• Manages the approval process of plans and shop drawings by the Director of Bridges and Structures.
• Oversees the cross-functional coordination of project activity with operational outcomes, day-to-day maintenance, finance and administration requirements.
• Develops and maintains a realistic program, project plan, schedule and execution framework.
• Assists in the approval of preliminary engineering documents to ensure project is feasible and approving design waivers from the Bridge Manual based on sound engineering judgment.
• Actively solicits feedback from bridge designers, reviewers, and construction staff to promote continuous improvements in bridge design and construction practices.
• Contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and SharePoint sites for portions related to Structures Design and Construction.
• Hosts regular staff meetings for unit leads supervised to ensure clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates experience and understanding of the Highway Division's Project Development and Design Guide, Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, Bridge Manual, Design-Build, and applicable Engineering Directives.
• Demonstrates experience and understanding of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and other relevant AASHTO Provisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

At least (A) six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in engineering work in construction, construction management, construction/bridge/tunnel or building inspection, electrical, HVAC, traffic, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, facility, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils or materials testing. Of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

Substitutions:

• A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
• A current and valid Massachusetts Professional Engineer's (PE) License may substitute for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts PE license may be required.

Pay

Salary: $123,157.42