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Summary
Supervises office and field engineers to oversee and manage construction contracts and professional engineering contracts in the construction, rehabilitation, improvements, and start-up of Waterworks and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
Posting Period: 11/4/2026 to 11/17/2026 Location: Chelsea, MA Salary: $121,302.32 - $169,829.82 Annually $2,332.74 - $3,265.96 Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees and manages a program of construction projects, including the rehabilitation and improvement of waterworks and wastewater facilities and pipelines.
- Supervises and manages office and field engineers, including assignment of projects, evaluation of performance, and staff development planning. Provides technical and administrative assistance to staff during the construction, startup, and warranty of projects.
- Oversees and directs consultant engineering services and contracts during construction, including all work for quality of work, budget, schedule, and compliance with contractual terms and MWRA objectives and policies. Negotiates and reviews construction services in consultant contracts.
- Acts as liaison with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff to ensure the smooth construction and start-up of new or rehabilitated facilities.
- Ensures contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
- Supervises the development and maintenance of construction tracking and reporting procedures. Prepares and updates construction budget and schedule projections.
- Performs constructability reviews of construction plans and specifications.
- Reviews, negotiates and processes change orders and claims in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
- Reviews and processes pay estimates and final payment and construction closeout documents in a timely manner. Oversees preparation and submittal of accurate record drawings upon construction completion.
- Oversees office and field project files, ensuring that all project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
- Prepares staff summaries for the Executive Director and Board for construction contract and engineering agreement changes, and project status.
- Participates in preparing for collective bargaining and hears Step-One grievances.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a four (4) year college program in civil engineering or a related field; and
- At least eight (8) years experience in the construction of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure;
- Of which four (4) years should be in a supervisory capacity and four (4) years should include a project management experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts is preferred.
- Position may be eligible to telework up to 50% of the work week after an initial waiting period.
- This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a project team and also to function independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, including MGL Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 construction regulations.
- Familiarity with computer software, such as Word and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, managerial, oral and written communication skills are required.
Tools and Equipment Used
Office equipment as 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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 employees frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat or extreme cold, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Construction. Exercises close supervision of office and field employees including professional and technical staff, resident engineers, and inspectors.
Other Position Information
PCR#: 55250142
Division: Operations Department: Engineering and Construction Union/Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 30
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.