Senior Program Manager, Engineering - Deer Island
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager, Engineering manages Capital Engineering Department projects from conceptual design through construction. The role supports Deer Island operations and maintenance staff with engineering solutions, project design, plant systems, contract work, and construction oversight. It also oversees in-house engineering and modification projects, consulting services, project budgets and schedules, documentation, and coordination with communities, government agencies, and MWRA departments. The position supervises Program Managers, Project Managers, and Staff Engineers; evaluates assigned employees; conducts performance reviews; mentors staff; and participates in recruiting. It prepares budget requests, contributes to consultant selection and negotiations, and reports investigation results and proposed solutions to the Manager, Engineering Services (DI). The position works under that manager's general supervision. The role is based at Deer Island in Winthrop, Massachusetts, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It may be eligible for telework up to two days per week after an initial waiting period. The position is designated essential during emergencies or other circumstances when the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of facilities design, plant engineering, and construction project management techniques, including preparation of plans, specifications, and biddable project documents.
- At least eight years of related experience, including four years in a supervisory, project management, or managerial capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Class D operator's license or a driver's license from another state.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, train, and assign duties to subordinates.
- Extensive experience developing and overseeing MGL Chapter 30 and 149 contracts.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as a Massachusetts Professional Engineer.
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment operations, utilities, and large-facility start-up procedures.
- Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage engineering projects that support operations staff and resolve engineering issues arising during normal operations.
- Provide engineering support for complex maintenance work orders and contract maintenance projects, including design services.
- Support economical operation of plant-wide compressed air, water, HVAC, process pumping, and electrical systems.
- Supervise design, engineering, drafting, and completion of in-house repair, replacement, modification, renovation, and layout projects.
- Oversee concept and detailed designs and preparation of plans and specifications for plant engineering modifications.
- Identify, prioritize, and establish project completion milestones within the department.
- Manage blanket maintenance and construction contracts.
- Oversee preparation of plans and specifications for vendor contracts for plant engineering modifications.
- Oversee review and modification of operations and maintenance documentation and ensure it conforms to MWRA standards.
- Oversee and manage construction projects generated by Capital Engineering and outside consultants.
- Manage construction projects and direct consulting engineering services and contracts during construction, monitoring quality, budgets, schedules, contractual compliance, and MWRA objectives and policies.
- Oversee updates to engineering drawings and records and forward them to the Technical Services Center according to established procedures.
- Provide oral and written reports to the Manager, Engineering Services (DI) on investigations, proposed resolutions, and economic justification for proposed changes.
- Evaluate assigned employees' performance and conduct performance reviews.
- Coordinate projects with communities, government agencies, and other MWRA departments.
- Prepare annual and supplementary budget requests for review by the Manager, Engineering Services (DI).
- Participate in consultant selection procedures and negotiations.
- Mentor and guide assigned staff to improve performance and project execution.
- Support and participate in MWRA recruiting efforts.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
