Construction Coordinator

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority • Chelsea, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Coordinator supervises office and field engineers to oversee and manage construction and professional engineering contracts for the construction, rehabilitation, improvement, and start-up of waterworks and wastewater facilities and infrastructure. The role oversees a program of construction projects and consultant services, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, contractual compliance, and alignment with MWRA objectives and policies. It provides technical and administrative support during construction, start-up, and warranty periods, and coordinates with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff.

The position supervises professional and technical staff, resident engineers, and inspectors; supports staff performance evaluation and development; and oversees project tracking, budgets, schedules, documentation, change orders, claims, payments, closeout, and record drawings. It also prepares summaries for the Executive Director and Board, participates in collective bargaining preparation, and hears Step-One grievances. The position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Construction. It is designated essential for certain emergencies and may be eligible to telework up to 50% of the work week after an initial waiting period.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year college program in civil engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• At least eight years of experience in the construction of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Four years of supervisory experience.
• Four years of project management experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a program of construction projects involving rehabilitation and improvement of waterworks and wastewater facilities and pipelines.
• Supervise office and field engineers, including assigning projects, evaluating performance, and planning staff development.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to staff during construction, start-up, and project warranty periods.
• Oversee and direct consultant engineering services and contracts during construction, including quality, budget, schedule, and compliance with contractual terms and MWRA objectives and policies.
• Negotiate and review construction services in consultant contracts.
• Act as liaison with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff to support construction and start-up of new or rehabilitated facilities.
• Ensure contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
• Supervise development and maintenance of construction tracking and reporting procedures.
• Prepare and update construction budget and schedule projections.
• Perform constructability reviews of construction plans and specifications.
• Review, negotiate, and process change orders and claims in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
• Review and process pay estimates, final payments, and construction closeout documents in a timely manner.
• Oversee preparation and submission of accurate record drawings upon construction completion.
• Oversee office and field project files and ensure project documentation is complete, current, and in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
• Prepare staff summaries for the Executive Director and Board regarding construction contract and engineering agreement changes and project status.
• Participate in preparing for collective bargaining and hear Step-One grievances.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager