Deputy Director of Structures Operations and Maintenance (Engineering Manager VIII)

Position Summary

The Deputy Director of Structures, Operations and Maintenance supports and promotes the mission of MassDOT. Reporting directly to the Director of Bridges and Structures in Boston, this role is charged with providing and directing senior level engineers within the NBIS Compliance Engineer, Bridge Information Systems Unit, Bridge Inspection Unit, Bridge Rating and Overload Unit, Bridge Preservation Unit, Tunnels Unit, and Ancillary Structures Unit. The Deputy provides oversight, direction and articulates a vision for the successful development of key areas in terms of 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, adept at solving complex, technical, programmatic and managerial issues and obtaining internal and external acceptance of project design and delivery decisions. This leader works with a skilled engineering leadership team and liaises with multiple departments and business units to effectively support bridge and structures programs, and manages the 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 and goals, making key decisions, strategic thinking and delivering efficient and effective programs and services. This role is a key resource for senior leadership and provides long term independent decisions for projects that impact the entire Commonwealth. Key hallmarks include establishing stakeholder trust, confirming resource allocation and budgets, long-term value and sustainability and project success through meeting deadlines, keeping abreast of regulations and standards and maintaining those standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to the NBIS Compliance Engineer, Bridge Information Systems Unit, Bridge Inspection Unit, Bridge Rating and Overload Unit, Bridge Preservation Unit, Tunnels Unit, and Ancillary Structures Units; 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.
• Advises the State Bridge Engineer and Deputy State Bridge Engineer on strategies and needs of the existing structure inventory based on operations and maintenance findings; oversees internal and external staff who review project operations 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.
• Collaborates with Structures Program Manager to ensure operations informs programming and capital decision-making; 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.
• Supports and advises on development of Ancillary structures inspection program.
• Supports tunnel inspection.
• Contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and SharePoint sites for portions related to Structures Operation and Maintenance.
• Works with the District Bridge Sections to determine the operational needs including hosting regular meetings with District sections related to updates on any operations and maintenance items.
• 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, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, National Bridge Inspection Standards, National Tunnel Inspection Standards, 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:

• I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• IV. 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.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.