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Position Summary Reports directly to the Director of Major Projects in Boston. Assists the Director in overseeing the management of all consultant-designed and Design Build projects more than $15M in various stages of design, from Project Review Committee (PRC) approval through advertising and construction contract award. Responsible for the direct supervision of several Supervising Project Managers for both Bridge Project Development and Design-Build/Alternative Procurement and provides guidance to 25 – 30 other Project Managers in the Section. Assigns projects to Project Managers according to individual’s workloads and the projects’ schedules; oversees various section activities to ensure that project related and project advertising tasks are accomplished in a timely manner; monitors monthly design schedules in order to track the progress of projects and maintain the advertising schedule; maintains and ensures proper record management procedures; Performs daily review and initial approval of correspondence by Project Managers, prior to final approval and sign off by the Director. Effectively manages the department in the absence of the Director. Attends internal and external meetings as required, in the absence of the Director. Performs signatory authority on contract documents in the absence of the Director. Represents the Highway Division at hearings, meetings, and conferences; serves as a member on various committees as designated by the Director, Deputy Chief Engineer of Design and/or Chief Engineer; and performs related work as required. Demonstrates experience and understanding of the Highway Division’s Project Development and Design Guide, the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, Bridge Manual, Design-Build and applicable Engineering Directives. Provides effective liaison and follow-up on various stages of design and construction reviews with internal and external reviewers and stakeholders to maintain the projects’ advertising and completion schedules. Duties and Responsibilities * Assigns projects to Project Managers according to individual’s workloads and the projects’ schedules; oversees various section activities to ensure that project related, and project advertising tasks are accomplished in a timely manner including project scope and workhour approvals, monitor monthly design schedules to track the progress of projects and maintain the advertising schedule; maintains and ensures proper record management procedures. Participates in project review resolution meetings and provides recommendations. * Responsible for the direct supervision of several Supervising Project Managers and provides technical guidance to 25 – 30 other Project Managers in the Section. * Performs daily technical and administrative review, acceptance, and initial approval of correspondence by Project Managers, prior to final approval and sign off by the Director. * Effectively manages the department in the absence of the Director. Attends internal and external meetings as required, in the absence of the Director. Performs signatory authority on contract documents including consultant invoicing and Master Service Agreement contract amendments in the absence of the Director. About MassDOT The 4,000 employees ofMassachusetts 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 inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found atmass.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. HighwayJobs Minimum Entrance Requirements First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. 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. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in: engineering work in construction, construction management, construction/bridge/tunnel or building inspection, electrical, HVAC, traffic, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, facility, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils, or materials testing of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. For Engineering Manager positions a current and valid Massachusetts Professional Engineer’s (PE) License may substitute for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts PE license may be required. 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! * For questions regarding the job posting, please email Heather Sweeney at heather.sweeney@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 Diversity Officer, Derrick Mann at 857-368-8541. 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. Job: Engineering *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Deputy Director, Major Projects Location: Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 23000BNB