Massachusetts Jobs

Civil Engineer-Project Manager The Civil Engineer-Project Manager assists the City Engineer with designing, planning, coordinating, implementing, reviewing and management of design and construction Public Works projects. Additional duties include providing technical assistance to the Director of Public Works and other department heads and elected officials. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. Examples of Duties Assists in planning, coordinating and reviewing, directly or with departmental operating managers or supervisors, the work of the Department. Develops for further review by the City Engineer both long and short term plans to meet the Department\'s needs and emerging issues. Conducts necessary research and investigation into various matters and issues pertaining to the Department. Prepares oral and written recommendations for improvements to the Department. Prepares oral and written recommendations for improvements to the Department\'s operating practices, procedures and methods designed to enhance effectiveness. Assists in the preparation of the Departmental operating and capital budgets by gathering and analyzing data pertaining to manpower, equipment, supplies, contracted services, community needs and revenue requirements. Prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for constructions and repair projects; receives and analyzes bids and prepares recommendation for purchase. Supervises construction projects, either performed in-house by DPW staff, by contracted forces, or by developers for private projects. Responsible for pavement management and the street occupancy permit process. Receives and investigates complaints regarding departmental activities and responsibilities. Takes corrective action as appropriate. Acts as chief of survey party conducting preliminary surveys to acquire data required for the design and layout of public works projects. Prepares necessary drawings and to provide permanent records as to the location of underground municipal public utilities. Reviews subdivision and site plans. Oversees Chapter 90 Funding for public work projects. Reviews and investigates complaints of residents and finds solutions to their problems. Prepares reports and recommendations relating to public works engineering Acts as liaison for local utilities company and state agency Qualifications Education and Experience Graduate of a four year college with a Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering, construction management or closely related field with three to five (3-5) years work experience with either the State or in a civil engineering firm; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the essential function of the job. Special Requirements: Valid Motor Vehicle Driver\'s License