Project Manager

About the role

The Engineering Project Manager oversees the planning, design and construction of municipal utility improvement projects including roadway, sidewalk, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. They support the research, establishment and management of Engineering related policy programs, manage projects through the public procurement process, and manage consultants, contractors, and other project professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design and construction of municipal utility improvement projects including roadway, sidewalk, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Supports the research, establishment and management of Engineering related policy programs
• Manage, organize, coordinate and monitor activities of consultants, design professionals, contractors, City staff, outside agencies and other project professionals to ensure that construction projects are designed, conducted and completed in accordance with goals established by the Engineering Division with respect to quality of work, schedule and budget
• Coordinate with the Engineering Division, the Department of Strategic and Development, the Department of Public Works and other City departments to implement project design standards and recommend critical design elements in the planning of the City’s transportation and utility system infrastructure
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and private organizations to facilitate project implementation and completion
• Interact with utility companies and other governmental agencies to obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory compliance
• Meet and work with elected officials, City committees/commissions, community representatives, business owners, residents and other stakeholders to review proposed projects and activities, address questions and comments and educate community on the value and need for proposed projects and/or programs
• Attend and manage public meetings outside of regular work hours
• Solve problems and work through unusual situations using professional judgement and by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve a particular problem
• Exhibit judgment and ingenuity to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or policies
• Develop program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates and projections
• Develops Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and has experience with evaluating and selecting architects and engineers (designer selection process)
• Manage projects through the public procurement process including bidding and construction
• Review and approve Amendments, Change Orders, Submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) on design and/or construction projects
• Review and approve Contractors’ Certificates for Payment and/or consultant invoices
• Analyze and prepare written reports on program and project performance using quantitative and qualitative analyses and other project management techniques
• Plan and execute the design and construction of municipal utilities in conformance with Federal, State and local regulations and design standards ensuring that the work meets or exceeds expectations

Requirements

• Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Management with three to five (3-5) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Special Requirements: Professional Engineer’s License in Commonwealth of Massachusetts (preferred); Valid Class D driver’s license; OSHA 10-hour Construction Site Safety (preferred).

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, research methods and report presentation; knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, work breakdown structures, communications planning, team management, scheduling, budgeting, accounting and finance methods; knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to municipal water and sewer system design, construction and operation; knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations related to engineering, environment, ADA compliance, infrastructure and procurement; knowledge and expertise with various local, state and federal funding mechanisms for infrastructure.
• Abilities: Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar; use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, flow charts, layouts and other visual aids, interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations and policies; ability to manage multiple projects of various complexities with competing interest and multiple funding sources.
• Skills: Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written as well as the ability to deal with the public in tense situations; proficiency with computers in all office software along with various engineering software applications like GIS or Arc View.

Special Requirements

• Professional Engineer’s License in Commonwealth of Massachusetts (preferred)
• Valid Class D driver’s license
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Site Safety (preferred)