Stormwater Program Project Manager, DPW

Barnstable; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable's Department of Public Works- Administration and Engineering Division seeks a qualified Civil Engineer to supervise and manage stormwater and horizontal construction projects, develop budgets, and ensure compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to coordinate design, permitting, and construction activities across a municipal portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater programs and/or horizontal construction projects.
• FE exam certificate required; MAPE preferred.
• Class D driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, budgets, plans, and manages projects within the DPW, including stormwater, water/sewer, roads, and recreational areas.
• Oversees the MS4 program, stormwater permitting, and illicit discharge compliance.
• Designs, develops, and stamps engineering drawings and specifications as required.
• Manages large construction budgets and prepares comprehensive reports and grants.

Skills

Stormwater management

Project management

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Civil engineering principles

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Engineering design software

MS Office

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works- Administration and Engineering Division

Provides highly professional, supervisory, administrative, and technical work in developing, budgeting, planning, managing, and executing various projects within the DPW. Projects could include but are not limited to stormwater management and drainage projects, horizontal projects (water, sewer, roads, recreational areas, etc.), vertical projects (buildings and structures), marine infrastructure, and solid waste management. Responsible for managing and administering the Town’s MS4 program, stormwater management permitting program, and overseeing illicit discharge compliance. May be required to design, develop, and stamp, engineering drawings and specifications. Performs all other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and more than five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing stormwater programs and/or horizontal construction projects; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Class D drivers license required.

Holder of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate required. Licensed as a professional civil engineer in the state of Massachusetts preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Technical and professional knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and of the materials, methods and techniques of stormwater impact analysis, remediation, and public works construction. Technical knowledge and experience in design, construction, inspection, and environmental compliance problems commonly encountered in municipal engineering activities. Knowledge of the environmental rules and regulations governing stormwater, water quality, and environmental resource management. Knowledge of Massachusetts procurement laws, contract administration and project management. Knowledge of capital planning. Working knowledge of computer applications related to engineering functions.

Proven ability to design, manage, and plan large-scale complex projects. Ability to interpret and follow engineering and architectural plans. Ability to develop and effectively manage large construction budgets. Ability to conduct cost analyses, value engineering and cost management for large-scale construction projects. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to prepare and administer grants. Demonstrated ability to meet and deal appropriately and effectively with a large variety of people. Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates; and to evaluate their performance. Ability to manage projects independently, as well as in a close-knit, team environment.

Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills for communicating complex, technical projects or issues. Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills. Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Outlook, Teams/Zoom, PowerPoint, GIS, CAD, and engineering design software. Team oriented attitude.