<p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for having an overall knowledge of the projects assigned to Project Managers. </li></ul> <p>o Knowledge of projects is sufficient to answer inquiries in the Project Managers absence.</p> <p>o Responsible for taking all necessary measures to assure that each staff member is meeting schedules and performing assigned duties and tasks satisfactorily.</p> <p>o Review and recommend action on projects.</p> <p>o Review and approve outgoing correspondence, Payment Vouchers, P.S.&E.'s and other documents, prepared by Project Managers under direct supervision.</p> <p>o Resolve major project issues with Project Managers in a timely manner.</p> <p>o Ensures assigned Project Manager's files are organized and up to date.</p> <p>o Responsible for maintaining accurate information in ProjectInfo for every project assigned to the Project Manager.</p> <ul> <li>Maintain project schedule and monitor project design/Tracking and Reporting Procedures. </li></ul> <p>o Secure the initial project schedule from consultant for all assigned projects.</p> <p>o Monitor the schedule for compliance with project milestones and ensure the monthly design schedule is completed and submitted on time.</p> <p>o Assure that each assigned project meets the scheduled advertising date.</p> <p>o Provide effective liaison and follow-up on various stages of review submittals involving Traffic, District Offices, Utilities, Environmental, ROW, and Cities/Towns to maintain the schedule.</p> <p>o Obtain all formal approvals required for the appropriate design stages.</p> <p>o Keep project files constantly updated and organized.</p> <p>o Provide comprehensive project status reports for Priority Projects meetings.</p> <p>o Be responsive to Supervisors and the Unit Manager.</p> <p>o Keep Supervisors informed of any major issues/problems relevant to advancement of the project.</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for all administrative duties associated with a consultant contract. </li></ul> <p>o Serve as Chairperson on Design Selection Committees for projects.</p> <p>o Review project scopes and workhour estimates and negotiate fees for contracts or individual assignments.</p> <p>o Provide timely reviews and sign-off of Payment Vouchers (PVs) for processing by the Payment Voucher Unit.</p> <p>o Monitor contract provisions to ensure that Extensions of Time and Additional Funding Requests are reviewed and processed when required.</p> <p>o Prepare and process contract completion forms.</p> <ul> <li>Other requirements essential to manage projects. </li></ul> <p>o Conduct Design Public Hearings and Public Informational Meetings and ensure that all written comments as a result of the hearing are answered.</p> <p>o Assist other Project Managers within the Unit, when directed by the Supervisor or Unit Manager.</p> <p>o Respond to inquiries by letter, phone, or through Supervisors in a timely manner.</p> <p>o Perform cursory review of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for compliance with MassDOT standards.</p> <p>o Prepare Consultant Evaluation Reports.</p> <p>o Prepare construction contract award documents.</p> <p>o Demonstrates a thorough understanding of MassDOT's standards as described in the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges and the Highway Design Manual.</p> <p>o Review and understand each new edition of the Supplemental Specifications and each new Engineering Directive.</p> <ul> <li>Design Schedules </li></ul> <p>o Provides new and updated schedules for design projects on time.</p> <ul> <li>Consultant Evaluations </li></ul> <p>o Performs consultant evaluations promptly after 25% submission and PSE submission.</p> <p>This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus ("Signing Bonus") if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee's probationary period. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus.</p> <p>About MassDOT</p> <p>The 4,000 employees of?Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)?take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at?mass.gov/massdot-careers.</p> <p>MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.</p> <p>Minimum Entrance Requirements</p> <p>This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.</p> <p>Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.</p> <p>All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.</p> <p>Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.</p> <p>Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.</p> <p>Substitutions</p> <p>I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>III. A Graduate degree with a major In civil engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (8) experience.•</p> <p>NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.</p> <ul> <li>Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.</p> <ul> <li>For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. </li><li>For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. </li><li>For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935. </li></ul> <p>Comprehensive Benefits</p> <p>When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.</p> <p>Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.</p>