Civil Project Manager

This role is responsible for planning, managing, and inspecting public infrastructure projects throughout the city. Key duties include overseeing construction contracts, coordinating procurement of construction services, and managing a variety of public works projects. The Project Manager also conducts field inspections on both public and private sites.

Strong communication skills are essential, as this position interacts regularly with the public, responding to inquiries and concerns with professionalism and clarity. The Project Manager collaborates closely with all DPW divisions as well as other city departments.

SUPERVISION : Works under the close supervision of the Assistant City Engineers and reports directly to the Assistant City Engineers and City Engineer who oversees the Engineering Division of DPW.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage infrastructure improvement projects related to roadways, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, water distribution systems, and stormwater management / collection systems.
• Prepares reports and manages roadway and utility infrastructure projects.
• Assist Procurement in the preparation of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes for consultants to prepare engineering studies, reports, bid documents, and construction oversight.
• Evaluate and review plans and proposals drafted by contractors.
• Offer recommendations for utility and roadway improvements.
• Prepare project cost estimates and assist with procurement for engineering projects as well as when seeking / implementing grant projects.
• Assists with the implementation of the City’s pavement management plan and utility assets management plan to coordinate utility and roadway improvements with scheduled pavement improvements, including coordinating with DPW operations staff.
• Performs investigations related to soil, utilities, pavements, sidewalks, curbing, or other roadway elements.
• Reviews site plans submitted to the City by contractors, developers, consultants, etc. to confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City Standards.
• Collects GIS data related to roadways and utility assets.
• Assists with inquiries and tasks from other City entities such as Water and Sewer Commission, Community Development Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, other DPW Divisions and others.
• Assists with coordination and collaboration with government agencies and officials, design professionals, and others on roadway or utility related projects.
• Research requests from utilities, designers, developers, homeowners, etc. for utility, property and right-of-way information.
• Prepare applications for and manage funding from public sources such as Chapter 90 and MWRA and identify and secure other funds to complete project funding.
• Inspect construction work done by private contractors and utility companies for adherence to engineering standards and / or contract specifications.
• Measure and report construction work done by city contractors for payment(s) due based on periodic pay applications.
• Performs other duties and tasks and assignments by the Assistant City Engineers and City Engineer.

The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Required :

Preferred :

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

SKILLS / ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT / WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS : www.medfordma.org

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO :

Human Resources Department.

City of Medford – Room 204.

85 George P. Hassett Drive.

Medford, MA 02155.

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov

For the posting and job description, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / 504 Employer. Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.