EM VIII - Construction Operations Manager

EM VIII - Construction Operations Manager

Duties:
The mission of the Division of Resource Management is to provide the Department of Correction with professional and comprehensive services to correctional facilities in the fields of public-building design, construction, and emergency services and to maintain physical plant infrastructure to create a safe and humane living and working environment. This Management Engineering position will assist the Director of the Division of Resource Management within the Massachusetts Department of Correction with planning, organizing and directing all construction and maintenance projects for the agency.

Responsibilities include implementing best practices for construction project delivery including scope, schedule, estimating and budget development, risk management, procurement strategies and contract administration and project cost control. The Construction Operations Manager will work with consultants and stakeholders, including the Facilities Management team throughout the agency, to develop and design construction documents. This position is responsible for maintaining quality communications with facilities/division, and project stakeholders, to report project schedule, progress and budget control.

The Construction Operations Manager will supervise capital projects and oversee the budgets. Support facility/division operations by providing leadership and management of central utility and support functions such as the DOC Water Pollution Control, Water Systems Operations, and Power Plants. Review and comment on all proposed and final design documents governing new construction and renovations. Coordinate and implement initiatives of other state agencies when appropriate.

Interact with entities governing revenue generating programs such as renewable energy, demand side management incentives and others which involve developing relationships with utilities, wholesale suppliers, other state agencies and quasi-agencies, etc. Supervise professional and technical employees of lesser grade and some hourly operational staff. Perform other duties as assigned. The position requires professional licensure in Architecture or Engineering along with extensive knowledge of building, construction and project management practices and processes.

A broad understanding of building systems, building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire alarm systems, building finishes and site utilities is required. The work requires strict adherence to budgets and schedules. Ability to organize and manage teams, including internal design and operations staff, external contractors and design consultants. Proven experience managing multiple projects with aggressive project schedules.

Qualifications:

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. Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts PE license may be required.

Primary

Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Milford-50 Maple Street

Job:
Administrative Services

Agency:
Department of Correction

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift: Day

Salary:  -  Yearly