Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Looking for Project Manager (Mechanical) – Engineering & Construction at Chelsea, MA  Full Time

BASIC PURPOSE:

Manages professional engineering and design projects related to the rehabilitation and capital improvement of waterworks and wastewater facilities and infrastructure, with a primary focus on mechanical engineering and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of a Program Manager or Sr. Program Manager in the Engineering and Construction Department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises close supervision over a small staff of professional employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the planning and design phases of assigned rehabilitation and capital engineering projects Performs and manages reviews of reports, memoranda, work plans, designs, cost estimates and other professional engineering work products, including evaluations, calculations, technical analyses, scheduling, and plans and specifications.
• Supervises and performs professional engineering work of substantial difficulty and importance requiring the exercising of independent engineering judgment including the gathering of information, development of evaluation and design, and preparation of reports, contract plans and specifications.
• Manages all phases of consultant selection and supervision of professional engineering consultant contracts including the development of scopes of services, plans and specifications, cost estimates and work schedules, participates in negotiations, and prepares contract award recommendations. Ensures compliance with contract budgets, schedules, and terms.
• Supervises and manages junior professional staff, including assignment of tasks and evaluation of performance. Provides technical assistance to staff.
• Initiates new projects and prepares capital and current expense budget requests.
• Coordinates projects with communities, external public interest groups, government agencies, and other MWRA departments. Provides technical information and assistance. May address professional and community groups and initiate outreach projects.
• Prepares documents to secure funding and permits from various federal, state and local agencies.
• Provides construction administration services during construction, including review of submittals, shop drawings and proposed change orders, provides interpretations and clarifications of contract documents, attends monthly progress meetings, performs inspections, provides review of redlined drawings, record drawings and detail records, and performs all other services necessary to support construction projects.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; and
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of engineering design, project management, and/or construction experience, preferably related to mechanical and HVAC systems serving major water/wastewater facilities; and two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of design, construction and operation of mechanical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, managerial, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative project team and also to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as applicable to the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Knowledge of Massachusetts bidding laws including M.G.L. Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 construction bidding regulations.
• Familiarity with computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6 is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License is required.
• Massachusetts license as Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Massachusetts is preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, office equipment or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee may be required frequently to lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to twenty five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.