Senior Engineer

About the role

The Department of Public Works is a 250-person department committed to providing dependable, high-quality services; developing a safe, healthy, livable environment; supporting and developing the work force; engaging the community and providing excellent customer service; and planning for a sustainable future. The Senior Engineer is a key member of the Engineering Division team at the Department of Public Works and reports to the Assistant Commissioner for Engineering/ City Engineer through a Supervising Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of construction of multimillion-dollar capital project contracts, and act as the primary liaison between contractor, design consultant and City.
• Lead the project’s resident engineer team, and assign tasks as required to ensure proper coverage of multi-crew construction activities.
• Oversee and inspect daily construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, specifications and contractor’s contractual obligations; manage quality control & assurance.
• Maintain detailed records and project documentation, including daily and progress reports, monitor project quantities, budget and schedule.
• Review submittals and respond to contractor’s requests for information.
• Review contractor’s payment requisitions and manage change orders.
• Cookordination with project stakeholders, such as residents, property owners, business owners, other DPW divisions and City departments, state and federal agencies, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Attend weekly project progress meeting, weekly City-wide construction meeting, and other coordination meetings, as needed.
• Review proposed private development plans within the project limits to identify potential design and construction conflicts, and coordinate with private parties to resolve the conflicts.
• Participate in design review of capital projects.
• Aid in emergency situations as required including, but not limited to, significant inclement weather events and participate in a 24 hour a day on call rotation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience with demonstrated experience constructing (or combination of constructing and designing) multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects, multi-modal transportation projects and sewer separation projects.
• Ability to manage and administer public works construction contracts.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods for roadways, sidewalks and public utilities including adherence to plans, specifications and quality control.
• Strong understanding of civil design principles, engineering fundamentals and constructability.
• Understanding and knowledge of federal, state and local regulations applicable to public works projects.
• Ability to effectively lead complex construction and design processes and collaborate with the community.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a busy work environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and mediation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software typical to professional office environment including Word, Excel, Teams and Zoom, OpenGov permitting software, Procore project management software, Bluebeam.
• High ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of municipal utility and ground surface construction standards.
• Working experience in municipal construction projects, or urban environment construction projects.
• Experience with state and municipal procurement laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental laws and regulations pertaining to municipal sewer and drainage system design, construction, and operation.
• Knowledge of complete streets design principles, emphasizing accommodation for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Knowledge of state and federal accessibility requirements and experience designing and constructing accessible facilities.
• Completion of OSHA Outreach Training (10-hour card).

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Leave eligible.
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible.
• 3 Personal Days.
• 14 Holidays.
• Commuter Benefits (T-Pass reimbursement, Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle membership).
• Management Allowance, $2,700 / year.
• Participation in the City of Cambridge Contributory Retirement System (pension).

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily on site, requiring travel to and through construction zones, driving, walking, bending, squatting, reaching and stretching.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to operate office equipment including copiers, printers and scanners.
• Executes multiple tasks involving keyboarding, telephones, writing, bending, reaching and lifting boxes of files (up to 10 lbs.).

Work Environment

• Outdoors, in construction sites and congested City roadways under all weather conditions.
• Standard office environment, which includes fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Busy office work environment characterized by multiple work demands from staff and customer interaction.

Required Documents

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover letter