Deputy Chief, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Construction - Program Manager VII

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • United States, Massachusetts, 10 Park Plaza, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks applicants for a Deputy Chief of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Construction – Program Manager VII. This position will lead and oversee the execution of all activities related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance for all parkway and park road projects. The Deputy Chief will provide innovative leadership and oversee the daily operations of the 50-person Bureau of Transportation, Infrastructure and Construction, evaluate current processes and procedures, develop policies, and coordinate with other Bureaus and Offices to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of capital transportation projects. The Bureau is responsible for over $100 million in parkway and park road capital projects annually, managed by an interdisciplinary team of transportation, civil, and structural engineers with support from resident engineers, general construction inspectors, and lab supervisors. The position will be responsible for future-looking strategic initiatives focused on improving DCR’s parkway and park road network and better alignment of capital initiatives with a cost-effective approach to project delivery. The position will collaborate with the Division Chief and other staff on the development and prioritization of DCR’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Requirements

• At least (A) six (6) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management.
• Of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
• Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fifteen (15) years of transportation planning, civil engineering or a related field with progressive responsibility and a proven track record in the successful management of complex projects including budgeting, scheduling, contract management and public engagement.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience at the Director/Manager level.
• Professional Engineering license or professional certification in transportation planning.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and policies.
• Experience with sustainability and multi-modal transportation concepts and practices.
• Proficient in using transportation planning software and tools such as GIS, traffic modeling software and data visualization tools.
• Experience working with diverse communities and addressing equity and social justice in transportation projects.
• Possess effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience in environmental planning techniques, environmental permitting and stormwater management.
• A familiarity and working knowledge of DCR facilities to articulate clearly all the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Strong ability to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams in achieving program and project goals.
• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak confidently and competently in front of large groups.
• Progressive thinker with management skills.
• Strong experience in managing diverse groups of professional and technical staff.
• Ability to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
• Ability to foster an environment of creativity, accountability, professional development and respect among staff and other Divisions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, prioritize and oversee all technical transportation planning, design and construction initiatives for DCR and perform duties consistent with the goal of ensuring a safe, sustainable and equitable parkway and park road network.
• Supervise and provide support for four (4) Section Heads (direct reports) overseeing transportation planning and engineering, field construction and materials testing, construction access permitting and accident recovery and electrical engineering.
• Evaluate performance of staff through timely feedback and facilitate opportunities for professional growth and career advancement through short- and long-term performance goals.
• Direct, mentor and coach reporting staff in the development of internal processes and systems to increase efficiencies in department workflow.
• Develop and institute effective project and construction management policies, procedures and standards for designs and specifications to ensure that construction projects comply with all applicable laws and are completed within budget.
• Develop long-range and annual capital budgets for design and construction. Establish and advocate for prioritization and funding of projects. Oversee preparation of operational and maintenance budgets; develop capital budget proposals and spending plans; track allocations, projects and spending.
• Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility. Review and evaluate work methods and meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems as they arise.
• Assess and monitor workload of subordinate staff and internal reporting relationships. Build and maintain staffing models to adequately support workload management. Identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement change.
• Develop and maintain active relationships with inter- and intra-agency personnel, federal and municipal agencies, contractors, advisory and various user groups stakeholders during design and construction projects to advocate for DCR's mission, and coordinate on projects as necessary.
• Collaborate with other Deputy Chiefs to ensure that projects are fully coordinated within the Division and engage directors of DCR operational units, and other interdisciplinary staff to ensure agency goals are met in the planning, engineering, and construction of transportation projects.
• Communicate regularly by providing project status updates on the activities of the Bureau to ensure that the Chief of Design and Engineering and DCR leadership are aware of project progress, issues and obstacles.
• Represent DCR on boards, commissions, committees and at public hearings. Prepare and present staff reports as requested.
• Management and supervision of staff in the following roles: Section Head, Transportation; Section Head, Construction and Materials Testing; Section Head, Construction Access Permits and Accident Recovery; Section Head, Electrical.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

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