Water & Wastewater Project Manager — Remote Ready

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

Job summary

MWRA is seeking a senior professional engineer to manage rehabilitation and capital improvement projects for waterworks and wastewater systems in the Chelsea, MA area. The role includes planning/design, budgeting, and coordinating with communities and agencies.

The position requires a civil engineering degree, 5+ years in water/wastewater projects, and supervisory experience. Telework up to 50% may be eligible; driving is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four (4) year college program in civil engineering or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in facilities planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of waterworks and wastewater systems and facilities
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid Class D Driver's License or equivalent
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts preferred
• May be eligible for telework up to 50% of the work week; waiting period may apply.

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 including preparation of reports and contract plans and specifications.
• Manages consultant selection and supervision of professional engineering consultant contracts including scope of services, cost estimates, schedules, and contract awards; ensures compliance with budgets and terms.
• Supervises and manages junior professional staff and provides technical assistance for designs of waterworks and wastewater projects.
• Initiates new projects and prepares capital or current expense budget requests as required.
• Coordinates projects with communities and agencies; provides technical information and may address groups and initiate outreach.
• Drafts documents to secure grants and permits from federal, state and local agencies.
• Provides construction administration services during construction including review of drawings, change orders, and progress meetings.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budgeting

Technical writing

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

MWRA is seeking a senior professional engineer to manage rehabilitation and capital improvement projects for waterworks and wastewater systems in the Chelsea, MA area. The role includes planning/design, budgeting, and coordinating with communities and agencies.

The position requires a civil engineering degree, 5+ years in water/wastewater projects, and supervisory experience. Telework up to 50% may be eligible; driving is required.