About MassDOT

An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies, and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.

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.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization.

Position Summary

The Director of Project Management is responsible for providing direction and oversight for the development of projects in design from project initiation, through the design phase (25%, 75%, 100%, and Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) to advertising for construction bids. Projects are on state highways or on municipal roads, are funded with Federal and State funds, and are designed by consultants. Projects include roadway reconstruction projects, bridge replacement projects, Safe Routes to School projects, shared use path projects, and intersection improvement projects up to $15 million in construction costs. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the Project Management Section advertises for construction bids between 60 and 70 projects every year as part of the Highway Division’s annual federal aid advertising program. The Project Management Section strives to meet the Highway Division’s performance goal of advertising at least 85% of our program annually. Overall, the Project Management Section manages over 350 funded projects (programmed in a 5-year State Transportation Improvement Program) and 150 unfunded projects in the design phase.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support MassDOT - Highway Division's annual advertising program by advancing the design of transportation improvement projects within the Project Management and Highway Design Sections. hold weekly Priority of Projects meetings and follow up with staff to track milestones and ensure design schedules are met.
• Provides day to day supervision and guidance to 30 Project Managers. Holds weekly Priority of Projects meetings and follows up with staff to track milestones and ensure design schedule deliverables are met. Assigns projects to Project Managers. Assigns supervisors to staff.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Project Management, Highway Design Engineer, Landscape Section Supervisor, Plans & Records Supervisor, Advertising Program Manager, CAD Engineer, and 2 Administrative Staff.
• Member of various committees in the Highway Division: Project Review Committee, Cost Recovery Standing Committee, Construction Claims Committee.
• Directly supervises the Assistant Director of Project Management, the Highway Design Engineer, Plans & Records Supervisor, Landscape Section Supervisor, Advertising Program Manager, CAD Engineer, a Federal Aid Coordinator, and Administrative staff.

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.

At least (A) seven (7) 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 three (3) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

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.

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

• 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 ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo 857-851-9447.

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.