Infrastructure Project Lead – Public Works

US Lawns; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Metro Credit Union

Verizon Wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid leave time benefits and

paid holidays

City retirement (mandatory)

Weekly direct deposit

Opportunity to serve the public and a

Job summary

The City of Newton is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of capital and infrastructure projects within the Department of Public Works. From programming and design to procurement, construction and closeout, you will coordinate with departments, consultants, contractors and the public to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery and compliance with standards.

You will translate complex technical information for non‑technical stakeholders and provide regular status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering project management.
• PE license strongly preferred; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects through all phases: planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and cost controls.
• Coordinate design efforts with in‑house staff and external consultants.
• Prepare cost estimates, bid documents and technical specifications.
• Provide construction management oversight and supervision of inspectors and resident engineers.
• Monitor risks, respond to issues, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Communication of technical information

Organizational and project planning

Public engagement and stakeholder comm

Writing and oral communication

Leadership and supervision

Analytical thinking and problem‑solved

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

5–10 years civil engineering project management

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Engineering software systems

Outlook

Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Job description

The City of Newton is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of capital and infrastructure projects within the Department of Public Works. From programming and design to procurement, construction and closeout, you will coordinate with departments, consultants, contractors and the public to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery and compliance with standards.

You will translate complex technical information for non‑technical stakeholders and provide regular status