Manager, Design

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the MWRA team and make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment. The MWRA delivers some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continues to invest in protecting vital public resources. This is a mission-driven organization that offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. The Manager, Design position involves managing engineering and design projects related to the Tunnel Redundancy Program, as well as the rehabilitation and capital improvement of other water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure. The role, under the direction of the Director, Design and Construction, is responsible for implementing, managing, coordinating, controlling, and performing quality assurance/quality control on policies and procedures for shaft and tunnel projects from planning through construction award, ensuring compliance with approved schedules and budgets.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or associated engineering field
At least ten (10) years demonstrated success in progressively responsible management positions in engineering design, project management and/or construction functions including at least three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity
Any equivalent combination of education or experience
A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or driver's license from another state
Massachusetts license as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or other post-graduate study in engineering
Experience relating to shaft and tunnel systems
Knowledge of principles and practices of geotechnical and tunneling engineering
Experience with alternative delivery methods on large complex underground projects
Design or construction experience on a megaproject(s) (i.e., projects over $1B)
Experience with major water/wastewater facilities or water systems
Certification by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Supervise professional multi-disciplinary design work of large and complex projects applying professional engineering principles and exercising independent judgment.
Serve as a design engineer during the planning and design of tunnel systems related to the Tunnel Redundancy Program, including developing concept designs and/or reviewing designs from consultant engineering firms, overseeing and managing schedules and budgets, and implementing program design standards including CADD.
Perform engineering analysis, prepare engineering documents, and write project reports.
Develop design schedules and design budgets, ensuring fundamental management controls, techniques, and accountability for projects related to the Tunnel Redundancy Program.
Ensure safe MWRA operations for MWRA employees, constituents, and the general public.
Implement and administer the program management plan and program to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of the Tunnel Redundancy Program.
Implement control and tracking methods and procedures to ensure project compliance with approved budgets and schedules, report project status to senior management, and develop proposals to address budget or schedule non-compliance issues.
Determine design delivery methods, specification types, and schedules for projects supporting the Tunnel Redundancy Program, ensuring projects are implemented using comprehensive work plans and resources by selecting consultant services groups that deliver technically sound, controlled projects on budget and on time.
Participate in consultant selection procedures and contract negotiations for projects, overseeing applicable phases of consultant selection including developing scope of services, specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, negotiations, and preparing contract award recommendations.
Ensure compliance with contract budgets, schedules, and terms.
Oversee the work of professional engineering consultants for large tunneling projects, including all work products for quality, budget, schedule, and compliance with contractual terms and MWRA objectives and policies.
Review work of professional engineering consultants related to alternative analysis, tunnel alignment and shaft location selection, hydraulic analysis, groundwater treatment and discharge, connections to existing MWRA systems, long term operations, design reports, and contract documents (plans and specifications).
Monitor professional engineering consultants' efforts to identify and mitigate potential sources of project delays during the design and construction phases.
Administer the monitoring, control, schedule & budget for projects using scope control, performance reports, change requests and cost management/control using integrated time/cost management controls.
Support annual and supplementary budget requests for the Tunnel Redundancy Program in the Capital Improvement Program, reviewing projects' budgets and schedules for compliance with established department, division, and MWRA program goals.
Prepare and review project schedules and budgets, and review and recommend payment of invoices.
Review project change orders and cost estimates and identify new project funding requirements.
Implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for the program to ensure technical, effective and constructible projects, administering quality management during design and construction process and ensuring QA/QC practices are followed by staff.
Assist in the development of risk management plans and quality plans for tunneling projects and participate in overseeing their implementation.
Manage professional staff, including assigning projects, evaluating performance, and planning staff development.
Oversee the development of engineering designs and permits, approving final permit applications for submittal and contract documents for bidding and construction using credentials (Massachusetts Professional Engineer license).
Provide technical and administrative assistance to staff in the development and management of projects which include design and engineering services during construction of the Tunnel Redundancy Program as well as new and rehabilitation water and wastewater projects.
Develop safety procedures by working closely with MWRA Safety staff.
Work effectively and in conjunction with Procurement, Law, Operations and Administration divisions, developing clear schedules and costs associated with all projects from both in-house and consultant teams.
Assist with project development of work breakdown and construction packaging, coordinating cooperative project development with other MWRA divisions and departments to ensure complete and coordinated projects.
Coordinate projects with communities, government agencies and other MWRA departments, providing technical information and assistance, and assisting in addressing professional and community groups and initiating outreach projects as required.
Assist with compliance with MWRA procedures and policies, local, state, and federal environmental regulatory requirements and applicable engineering standards.
In coordination with MWRA senior staff, support all project activities and coordinate with MWRA divisions and departments, outside regulatory and permitting agencies and communities, as appropriate.
Oversee the recruiting, professional development, training, and performance evaluation of staff for assigned department.
Work collegially with and coordinate with staff in other MWRA divisions and departments and advance the goals, objectives and strategies of the MWRA business plan.
Assist in implementing the goals and commitments of MWRA in the areas of customer services, diversity and affirmative action, economy and efficiency, health and safety, emergency response and security, integrity, and public trust.
Manage the Department in a manner that is consistent with MWRA's goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Perform related duties as required.