Assistant District Construction Engineer/Design-Build (Civil Engineer V)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant District Construction Engineer/Design-Build manages construction-phase services and project oversight for MassDOT Alternative Delivery and other projects. The role coordinates the review of design and construction submittals, oversees procurement and project closeout activities, tracks project schedules and deliverables, and works with internal and external stakeholders throughout design and construction. The position also supports project approvals, reporting, document control, risk assessment, change orders, claims, and efforts to improve cost- and time-effective design solutions.

The role supervises and advises engineering staff, coordinates assignments with the District Construction Engineer, and provides guidance to Area Engineers and Resident Engineers on Department policies, constructability, contractor submittals, project documentation, and personnel matters. It evaluates technical proposals and extra-work costs, reviews project correspondence, and represents MassDOT in project meetings and public outreach. Work is carried out in accordance with sound engineering principles and applicable MassDOT and Federal Highway Administration standards, policies, procedures, and specifications.

Requirements

• At least six years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional civil engineering experience, including at least four years in a professional capacity and at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and permitted substitutions.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, terminology, and standard abbreviations.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt properties and characteristics, fluid mechanics, plane surveying theory and practice, surveying equipment and its uses, and soil-testing methods.
• Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus, and standard field-note procedures for plane surveying.
• Ability to understand, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned activities and construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work, reviewing and evaluating performance, identifying and arranging training, motivating staff, and determining or recommending disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of supervision principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to determine the proper format and procedure for assembling information.
• Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of others.
• A current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required, depending on assignment.
• An associate’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may substitute for up to one year of the required civil engineering experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may substitute for up to two years of the required civil engineering experience.
• A graduate degree in civil engineering may substitute for up to three years of the required civil engineering experience and one year of the required professional-capacity experience; educational substitutions may replace no more than one year of the professional-capacity requirement, and no substitution is permitted for the supervisory-capacity requirement.
• Education toward a qualifying degree is prorated according to the proportion of degree requirements completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Construction Phase Services for the Owner’s Engineer on Alternative Delivery and other projects, according to the MassDOT Scope of Services.
• Negotiate and approve Owner’s Engineer invoices and schedules for Construction Phase Services.
• Coordinate and participate in design and construction submittal reviews with District and Headquarters divisions and sections, the Federal Highway Administration, the Owner’s Engineer, and other parties.
• Participate in project meetings and on-site visits with Alternative Delivery entities, Owner’s Engineers, Owner’s Representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Manage project document control within each Alternative Delivery project’s SharePoint site.
• Coordinate with Alternative Delivery entities to complete contractually required deliverables for final project closeout.
• Coordinate with Headquarters Project Managers and oversee District review of procurement documents, including RFLOI, RFQ, and RFP documents.
• Participate in Alternative Delivery selection committees and monitor procurement schedules and deliverables.
• Supervise, coordinate, and monitor subordinate civil engineering staff to support effective operations and compliance with MassDOT and Federal Highway Administration standards and policies.
• Manage post-award design completion for Alternative Delivery projects by tracking and resolving technical and coordination issues, and obtain required formal design-stage approvals.
• Maintain project files and update project information.
• Meet with public officials and stakeholders during design and construction; represent MassDOT at project meetings and coordinate public inquiries and outreach with District staff.
• Provide project status reports and review Owner’s Representatives’ monthly design and construction reports and annual progress reports, making recommendations as needed.
• Track Alternative Delivery projects from conceptual development through construction completion to support project advancement and schedule maintenance.
• Recommend design enhancements that consider cost- and time-effective measures.
• Prepare Consultant Evaluation Reports and collaborate with Resident Engineers to meet project goals and objectives.
• Participate in confidential meetings with Proposers and review Alternative Technical Concepts to encourage innovative design solutions and competitive pricing.
• Participate in project risk assessments to determine the required design level while maintaining design latitude for successful Alternative Delivery entities on low- to medium-risk elements.
• Provide input to the contract’s final design process and review and recommend action on project change orders and claims.
• Work with the District Construction Engineer to delegate projects and assign construction staff, considering project complexity and personnel performance.
• Keep the District Construction Engineer informed of project status, significant changes, and milestones through conversations, email, memorandums, and correspondence.
• Guide Area Engineers and Resident Engineers on Department policies and procedures, constructability decisions, and personnel issues; advise Area Engineers using knowledge of operating procedures, Department policies, EPRS, progressive discipline, and personnel matters.
• Advise the District Construction Engineer on constructability conflicts, alternative construction methods, and Value Engineering Change Proposals.
• Review contractor submittals and prepare documentation for Extra Work Order requests, Extension of Time requests, and requests for additional funds; evaluate technical proposals and procedures, negotiate extra-work cost proposals, and advise Area Engineers on submittal reviews.
• Review documentation prepared by District Construction Area Engineers for clarity, completeness, formatting, and compliance with standard operating procedures and Department and District policies; approve outgoing documentation for the District Highway Director when the District Construction Engineer is absent.
• Manage staff, project documentation, and related project oversight items as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible newly hired MassDOT employees may receive a $5,000 signing bonus, paid as $3,000 in the first paycheck and $2,000 after successful completion of the probationary period; current MassDOT employees are not eligible.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards are offered to Commonwealth employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed