Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

MWRA; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MWRA, based in Chelsea, MA, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead rehabilitation and capital improvement projects for waterworks and wastewater systems. You will oversee planning, design, and construction phases, ensuring budgets, schedules, and technical standards are met.

You will supervise professional staff, coordinate with communities and agencies, draft grant and permit documents, and provide construction administration support. Telework up to 50% may be available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four year college program in civil engineering.
• At least five years of experience in facilities planning and design of waterworks and wastewater systems.
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer preferred; valid MA driver's license and ability to telework up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and design phases of rehabilitation and capital projects with detailed plans and schedules.
• Supervise professional engineering work and prepare reports, plans, and specifications.
• Oversee consultant selection and contracting, including scope, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Supervise and develop junior staff and provide technical guidance on waterworks and wastewater projects.
• Initiate new projects and prepare budget requests as needed.
• Coordinate with communities, agencies, and MWRA departments, and assist with outreach and grant/permit efforts.
• Provide construction administration services including shop drawings review and change orders.

Skills

Civil eng

Team leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Bidding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary

Manages professional engineering and design projects related to the rehabilitation and capital improvement of waterworks and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.

Posting Period: 8/28/2026 to 9/14/2026

Location: Chelsea, MA

Salary: $100,049.18 - $139,887.65 annually; $1,924.02 - $2690.15 weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the planning and design phases of assigned rehabilitation and capital engineering projects including detailed plans, work schedules, technical assistance, progress and evaluation.
• Supervises and performs professional engineering work of substantial difficulty and importance, including the preparation of reports and contract plans and specifications, requiring the exercising of independent engineering judgment.
• Manages all phases of consultant selection and supervision of professional engineering consultant contracts including the development of scope of services, plans and specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, negotiations and preparation of contracts 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 in the development and performance of projects including designs for waterworks and wastewater projects.
• Initiates new projects and prepares capital or current expense budget requests as required.
• 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.
• Drafts documents to secure grants and permits from various federal, state and local agencies.
• Provides construction administration services during construction, including review of shop drawings, review of proposed change orders, provide interpretations and clarifications on contract documents, attend monthly progress meetings, receive and review draft redlined drawings, record drawings, and detail records and all other services necessary to support the Construction Department.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year college program in civil engineering or related field; and
• At least five (5) years of experience in facilities planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of waterworks and wastewater systems and facilities
• of which two (2) years must be in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Drivers License or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts is preferred.
• May be eligible for telework up to 50% of the work week; a waiting period may apply.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an engineering 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 pump stations, interceptors, and water lines.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts bidding laws including M.G.L. Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 construction bidding regulations.
• Familiarity with computer software packages such as Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, oral and written communication skills are required.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office equipment 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. No specific visual abilities are required by this job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to any unusual environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings and moderately quiet in an office setting.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager or Senior Program Manager of Engineering & Construction. Exercises close supervision of a small staff of professional employees.

Other Position Information

PCR: 5525011

Division: Operations

Department: Engineering & Construction

Union / Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 25

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Salary: $100049.18 - $139887.65 per year