The In-House Design Supervising Project Manager will support MassDOT – Highway Division’s annual Statewide Road Advertising Program and the In-House Design Manager. He/she will supervise lower-level Engineers in the Highway Design section’s In-House Design Group.

The position affords generous work ‐from ‐home opportunity with the occasional trips into the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advancing the design of transportation improvement projects in an efficient and transparent manner.
• Managing moderate to complex projects with little supervision.
• Maintaining accurate information in the Highway Division’s project database (currently Project Info) and striving to advertise projects for construction in the programmed State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) year.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the Highway Division’s Project Development and Design Guide and the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges.
• Performing thorough reviews of Plans, Specifications Estimates, and Reports for compliance to Highway Division standards prior to project submittals.
• Conducting Design Public Hearings and Public Informational Meetings; correspond by e ‐mail, letter, and phone.
• For In-house projects, is directly responsible for the preparation of, or supervising and coordinating the activities of direct reports and junior staff in the preparation of, conceptual designs, feasibility studies, roadway designs, CAD models, and contract documents. Coordinates project development with other Sections, Divisions, and agencies.
• Provides training to less senior In-house staff.
• Reviews or supervises the review, in accordance with internal QA/QC policies, of designs and reports which may include design exception reports/design justification workbooks roadway geometry, CAD models, traffic analysis, functional design reports, environmental documents, and contract documents including Preliminary Contract Estimates, Earth Work Sheets, Detail Sheets, Special Provisions, and Financial Award Sheets for advertising or award of a contract.
• Works with supervisor and Highway Design leadership to identify training needs for in-house design team

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong written, and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities and in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of supervision.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. 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.

About MassDOT

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

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.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

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.

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.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.

• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

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.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.