Deputy Director of Highway Design (Engineering Manager VII)

Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineering manager to oversee highway design projects in Boston. This role requires a strong background in engineering and project management, with a focus on ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will supervise design teams, coordinate project schedules, and represent the Highway Division at various meetings. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the transportation infrastructure of Massachusetts while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional engineering experience in construction and project management.
• Experience supervising design teams and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises project managers and design teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Represents the Highway Division at meetings and manages office in the Director's absence.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Supervisory Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Roadway Design in Boston. Functions as Assistant to the Highway Design Engineer assisting in directing and administering the Highway Design Section and supervising Highway Design personnel. Advises the Highway Design Engineer concerning revisions to the MassDOT manuals and policies. Supervises and monitors the Highway Design Section to ensure effective operations and compliance with established procedures.
• Supervises several project managers and design teams and coordinates the efforts of the District Project Sections for in-house design. Advises Highway Design Project Managers and District Project Managers to ensure that project designs are based on sound engineering practices and procedures and meet MassDOT policies, rules, and regulations. Reviews and is responsible for the quality of roadway projects for advertising.
• Assigns projects to design staff according to individual’s workloads and the projects’ schedules; oversees various section activities to ensure that project-related and project advertising tasks are accomplished in a timely manner; monitors monthly design schedules in order to track the progress of projects and maintains the advertising schedule; maintains and ensures proper record management procedures; Performs daily review and initial approval of correspondence by Project Managers, prior to final approval and sign off by the Director.
• Effectively manages the office in the absence of the Director. Attends internal and external meetings as required, in the absence of the Director. Performs signatory authority on contract documents in the absence of the Director.
• Represents the Highway Division at hearings, meetings, and conferences; serves as a member on various committees as designated by the Director, Deputy Chief Engineer of Design, and Chief Engineer; and performs related work as required.
• Demonstrates experience and understanding of the Highway Division’s Project Development and Design Guide, the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, Bridge Manual, Design-Build, and applicable Engineering Directives. Provides effective liaison and follow-up on various stages of design and construction reviews with internal and external reviewers and stakeholders to maintain the projects’ advertising and completion schedules.
• Performs and supervises others in the performance of special assignments which are beyond the normal scope of Highway Design projects.

Pre-Hire Process

A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

Applicants must have 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 project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

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.

*For Engineering Manager positions 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.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Lucy Bayard, ADA Coordinator, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.