Infrastructure Project Manager — Utilities & Streetscape

Somerville; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Retirement/Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Transit benefits (MBTA pass)

Job summary

The City of Somerville is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure improvements, coordinating utility upgrades, streetscape work, and pipeline rehabilitation. You will drive project scope, schedule, and budgets, while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

Candidate must exhibit strong leadership, risk management, and public engagement skills, with a PE license and relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Construction Management with 5–7 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and multiple city departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large, complex infrastructure projects driven by utility improvements.
• Supervise consultants and contractors and manage project teams.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and design/construction compliance.
• Engage with elected officials, stakeholders, and the public to communicate updates.
• Track budgets, approve invoices, and manage funding sources.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Public engagement

Budgeting

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Arc View

Job description

The City of Somerville is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure improvements, coordinating utility upgrades, streetscape work, and pipeline rehabilitation. You will drive project scope, schedule, and budgets, while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

Candidate must exhibit strong leadership, risk management, and public engagement skills, with a PE license and relevant degree.