Senior Project Manager (Streetscapes)
Company: City of Somerville
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager (Streetscapes) is responsible for
managing and coordinating large infrastructure improvement
projects, with a particular focus on streetscape improvements. This
position coordinates and directs all activities involved in the
implementation and completion of planning, design and construction
projects including but not limited to: defining and controlling
scope, schedule, budget, design review, and construction
compliance.
Essential Functions
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various type 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.
Responsible for the successful delivery of a program to improve the
City's streetscapes and provide transportation equity for
pedestrians of all abilities, bicycles, public transit, and motor
vehicles.
Oversee the planning, design and construction of municipal utility
improvement projects including roadway, sidewalk, water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
Manage, organize, coordinate and monitor activities of consultants,
design professionals, contractors, City staff, outside agencies and
other project professionals to insure that construction projects
are designed, conducted and completed in accordance with goals
established by the Engineering Division with respect to quality of
work, schedule and budget.
Coordinate with the Engineering Division, the Office of Strategic
Planning and Community Development, the Office of Sustainability
and Environment, and other City departments to implement project
design standards and recommend critical design elements in the
planning of the City's transportation and utility system
infrastructure
Work cooperatively with other City employees and private
organizations to facilitate project implementation and
completion.
Interact with utility companies and other governmental agencies to
obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory
compliance.
Meet and work with elected officials, community representatives,
business owners, residents and other stakeholders to review
proposed projects and activities, address questions and comments
and educate community on the value and need for proposed
projects.
Attend and facilitate public meetings outside of regular work
hours.
Solve problems and work through unusual situations using
professional judgement and by adapting methods or interpreting
instructions to resolve a particular problem.
Exhibit judgment and ingenuity to develop new or adapt existing
methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with
new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or
policies.
Develop program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, and
cost estimates and projections.
Manage projects through the public procurement process including
bidding and construction.
Review and approve Amendments and Change Orders on design and/or
construction projects.
Review and approve Contractors' Certificates for Payment and/or
consultant invoices.
Analyze and prepare written reports on program and project
performance using quantitative and qualitative analyses and other
project management techniques.
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease
turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
Plan and execute the design and construction of municipal utilities
in conformance with Federal, State and local regulations and design
standards ensuring that the work meets or exceeds expectations.
Supervise and mentor engineering project managers.
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Management
with nine to twelve (9-12) years of related work experience; or any
equivalent combination of education, training and experience which
provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
the essential functions of the job.
Professional Engineer's License in Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Valid Class D driver's license
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: -Knowledge of the principles and practices of
engineering, research methods and report presentation; knowledge of
the principles and practices of project management, work breakdown
structures, communications planning, team management, scheduling,
budgeting, accounting and finance methods; knowledge of
environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to municipal
water and sewer system design, construction and operation;
knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and
regulations related to engineering, environment, ADA compliance,
infrastructure and procurement; knowledge and expertise with
various local, state and federal funding mechanisms for
infrastructure.
Abilities: -Ability to produce written documents with clearly
organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation
and grammar; use and interpret graphical information such as
construction plans, schematic drawings, flow charts, layouts and
other visual aids, and electronic project management applications;
interpret information accurately and make decisions according to
existing laws, regulations and policies; ability to manage multiple
projects of various complexities with competing interest and
multiple funding sources.
Skill: -Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written as
well as the ability to deal with the public in tense situations;
proficiency with computers in all office software along with
various engineering software applications like GIS or Arc View.
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: - $95,508.72 annual plus excellent benefits
Benefits Somerville Offers
4 weeks of Paid Vacation to start ( for non-union classified
positions)
Health Insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness Release & Cancer Screening Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Deferred Compensation
Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
MBTA Pass Program
FREE BlueBikes membership!
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
(PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above
information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit
programs offered by the City of Somerville.
This is not a binding contract, please reach out to
benefits@somervillema.gov with any questions relating to benefits
for specific union and non-union positions.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Required
To better protect the health and safety of staff and the public,
all City of Somerville employees must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 as of November 1, 2021. Exemptions and/or reasonable
accommodations are not guaranteed and will be reviewed by the City
of Somerville Human Resources Department on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more at somervillema.gov/HR/COVID19.
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