Director, Springfield Rail (Administrator VII)

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking a Director of Springfield Rail Projects to lead the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration and related rail initiatives in Western Massachusetts. You will guide planning, design, construction, and implementation, directing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with national partners.

The role requires a senior leadership background in transportation/rail projects, strategic oversight, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business or public administration.
• At least two years in a project management, supervisory, or managerial role.
• substitutions allowed as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance, and delivery of the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project and related rail initiatives.
• Represent MassDOT’s interests throughout all phases and ensure Commonwealth control over major decisions.
• Oversee scope, budget, schedule, risk, consultants, agreements, and performance.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinate with Amtrak, CSX, FRA, and other partners on policy, operations, and conflicts.
• Prepare executive briefings and materials for leadership and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Graduate degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Job description

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Job Description - Director, Springfield Rail (Administrator VII) (2600065R)

Job Description

Director, Springfield Rail (Administrator VII) - ( 2600065R )

Description

Position Summary

MassDOT is seeking an experienced transportation leader to serve as the Director of Springfield Rail Projects. This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project and related passenger and freight rail initiatives in Western Massachusetts.

Serving as MassDOT’s senior owner representative, the Director will guide the project through planning, design, construction, and implementation. The Director will establish program priorities, oversee project performance, and coordinate critical decisions involving scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This is an opportunity to lead a complex, regionally significant rail program that will strengthen passenger and freight mobility, support economic development, and improve connections throughout Western Massachusetts and the broader New England rail network.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the planning, governance, and delivery of the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project and related rail initiatives.

Represent MassDOT’s interests throughout all phases of the program and ensure that the Commonwealth maintains appropriate control over major project decisions.

Establish program priorities, delivery strategies, performance expectations, decision-making protocols, and escalation procedures.

Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, risk, consultant resources, agreements, and overall program performance.

Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, project managers, consultants, contractors, and railroad representatives.

Identify emerging financial, operational, technical, safety, and schedule risks and direct appropriate corrective action.

Serve as a senior MassDOT liaison with Amtrak, CSX Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, municipalities, and other public and private partners.

Lead the resolution of complex policy, operational, technical, contractual, and jurisdictional matters involving multiple organizations.

Oversee compliance with federal grant requirements, FRA regulations, environmental commitments, railroad agreements, procurement requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.

Coordinate with MassDOT’s legal, fiscal, procurement, environmental, safety, planning, and engineering teams to protect the Commonwealth’s interests and continued eligibility for federal funding.

Prepare executive briefings, recommendations, decision memoranda, and other materials for MassDOT leadership, public officials, and key stakeholders.

Develop policies, procedures, reporting systems, internal controls, and governance structures that support accountable and consistent program delivery.

Supervise Rail Project Managers and provide functional direction to staff, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Support engagement with legislative offices, municipalities, community leaders, advocacy organizations, and members of the public regarding project progress, service impacts, and regional benefits.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

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

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

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management 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 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 questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team [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 the ADACoordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affi­mative 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.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 4:09:44 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary: 102,855.80 - 158,640.55 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affi­mative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes