Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

POSITION
:
Project Manager
DEPARTMENT
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Department of Public Works, Engineering Division
HOURS OF WORK
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Full-time (35 hours/week) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM;
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM;
Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Some evening meetings, and some fieldwork outside normal hours as needed.

SALARY
: $70,934.24 – $79,498.12 PW-16 (Non-Union FLSA Exempt)

BASIC FUNCTION
:
The City is seeking a high-functioning individual who will be responsible for planning, managing, and inspecting public infrastructure projects throughout the city. Key duties include overseeing construction contracts, coordinating procurement of construction services, and managing a variety of public works projects. The Project Manager also conducts site visits for infrastructure projects.

Strong communication skills are essential, as this position interacts regularly with the public, responding to inquiries and concerns with professionalism and clarity. The Project Manager collaborates closely with all DPW divisions as well as other city departments.

SUPERVISION
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Works under close supervision of the Assistant City Engineers and reports directly to the Assistant City Engineers and City Engineer who oversees the Engineering Division of DPW.

• Manage infrastructure improvement projects related to roadways, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, water distribution systems, and stormwater management/collection systems;
• Prepares letters and manages roadway and utility infrastructure projects.
• Assist Procurement in the preparation of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes for consultants to prepare engineering studies, reports, bid documents, and construction oversight.
• Evaluate and review plans and proposals drafted by contractors.
• Offer recommendations for utility and roadway improvements.
• Prepare project cost estimates, and assist with procurement for engineering projects as well as when seeking/implementing grant projects.
• Assists with the implementation of the City’s utility assets management plan to coordinate utility improvements with scheduled improvements, including coordinating with DPW operations staff.
• Performs investigations related to public utilities, pavements, sidewalks, curbing, or other roadway elements.
• Reviews site plans submitted to the City by contractors, developers, consultants, etc. to confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City Standards.
• Collects GIS data related to roadway and utility assets.
• Assists with inquiries and tasks from other City entities such as Water and Sewer Commission, Community Development Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, other DPW Divisions and others.
• Assists with coordination and collaboration with government agencies and officials, design professionals, and others on roadway or utility-related projects.
• Research requests from utilities, designers, developers, homeowners, etc. for utility, property and right-of-way information.
• Prepare applications for and manage funding from public sources such as Chapter 90 and MWRA and identify and secure other funds to complete project funding.
• Inspect construction work done by private contractors and utility companies for adherence to engineering standards and/or contract specifications.
• Manage and report construction work done by city contractors for payment(s) due based on periodic pay applications.
• Performs other duties, and tasks, and assignments by the Assistant City Engineers and City Engineer.

• Education - Minimum High School diploma;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience - Minimum of three (3) years of relevant project management experience required; five (5) or more is preferred.

• Knowledge:
  • General knowledge and understanding of project management is required from project implementation to close out including but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, coordinating, funding, contracting, documenting, problem solving, and communication.
  • Familiarity with MWRA, MassDOT, ADA/AAB, DCR, DEP, EPA, and other relevant state and federal agencies and their respective rules and requirements including reporting.
  • Knowledge related to roadway layouts and…