Supervising Engineer

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

The Department of Public Works is a 250-person department committed to providing dependable, high-quality services; developing a safe, healthy, livable environment; supporting and developing the work force; engaging the community and providing excellent customer service; and planning for a sustainable future. The Supervising Engineer is a key member of the engineering team at the Department of Public Works and reports to the Commissioner through the Assistant Commissioner for Engineering/ City Engineer.

The Supervising Engineer will be part of the management team within the Engineering Division and will work towards the goal of providing efficient operations and excellent customer service. The person in this role will perform high level organization and management duties for the Department requiring excellent customer service, sound decision-making, financial responsibility and problem-solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of large capital construction projects contracts including community relations, schedule, budget, bidding, change orders, and quality control.
• Inspect construction, maintenance, and/or repairs by contractors of municipal infrastructure including streets and sidewalks, bicycle lanes, public utilities, parks, and related facilities.
• Supervise direct report staff and participate in the hiring of staff and consultants.
• Review, permit and oversee construction of public infrastructure improvements performed by private entities.
• Manage all aspects of large private development projects including the impacts on the public way and utilities; schedule; traffic management plans; coordination between adjacent development projects; and inspection and quality control of municipal infrastructure improvements including sewer, water, drain, street, sidewalk, bicycle facilities and tree plantings.
• Coordinate the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements with residents, property owners, business owners, other city departments, state and federal agencies and other stakeholders.
• Review building permit applications to ensure that proposed work is compliant with DPW standard specifications, accessibility requirements, stormwater management goals and streetscape design standards.
• Effectively collaborate with other Public Works Divisions and City departments to meet multi-disciplinary goals and objectives for the built environment including bicycle facilities, Complete Streets, Vision Zero and maintenance of public facilities.
• Employ best practices around process improvement, team management and communications.
• Assist in emergency situations as required including, but not limited to, significant inclement weather events and participate in a 24 hour a day on call rotation.
• Model the City’s values and culture and act with the highest integrity and ethics.
• Perform related duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 5+ years of management experience with demonstrated experience designing and/ or constructing multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects, muti-modal transportation projects and utility projects.
• Ability to manage and administer public works construction contract
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Ability to effectively lead complex design processes and collaborate with the community.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a busy work environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and mediation abilities.
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software typical to professional office environment including word, excel, smartsheet, teams, zoom and project management software
• High ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Professional Engineer
• Experience with state and municipal procurement laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental laws and regulations that pertain to municipal sewer and drainage system design, construction, and operation.
• Knowledge of complete streets design emphasizing accommodation for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Knowledge of state and federal accessibility requirements and experience designing and constructing accessible facilities.

This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs