Boston Water & Sewer Commission · 5 months ago
Project Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBoston Water & Sewer Commission is seeking a Project Engineer to assist senior level Project Engineers in various aspects of construction, surveying, inspection, and scheduling. The role involves reviewing reports, coordinating activities, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with standards while conducting site visits and inspections.
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Responsibilities
Reviews daily inspector reports for accuracy for each contract and oversees the inspector’s work
Coordinates construction activities with other department projects
Reviews claims and prepares required change orders
Resolves construction-related conflicts in a timely manner as not to incur unnecessary additional costs to the Commission
Records construction data on red line drawings for as-built records
Performs regular site visits to confirm contractor compliance with Commission Standards
Responds to and resolves customer complaints and concerns
Reviews monthly pay estimates for each contract
Conducts final inspections “punch list” of all contract work to ensure conformity to Commission specifications
Schedules and conducts pre-construction meetings with contractors and any impacted agencies to discuss nature and scope of work as well as any special conditions of the contract work
Re-designs water, sewer and/or drain systems as needed due to conflicts encountered during construction
Notifies abutting customers of upcoming work in their area through mailings and community meetings
Reviews and approves shop drawings for each contract to ensure compliance with Commission Standards
Reviews work of department Co-Ops
Corresponds with other public and private utilities for permitting and work
Compiles plans and documents for assigned construction contracts as directed
Corresponds with other local and state agencies for permits and work
Requests additional funding from the Commissioners for contract over-runs and change orders
Monitors construction progress through construction status reports
Participates in community meetings to discuss impacts of upcoming Commission construction work
Performs total station or level run surveys as required
Prepares close-out documentation including contractor performance
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate in Massachusetts is desirable
Construction and engineering experience is necessary
Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License
Knowledge of civil engineering and construction practices, and water and sewer drainage systems
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing water and sewer systems
Ability to apply scientific and engineering principles to the analysis of engineering problems
Ability to design solutions to engineering problems
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and specialized software including AutoCAD, and CCP
Skill in operating tools and equipment related to the job
Physical agility required to access all areas of inspection sites
Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges
Company
Boston Water & Sewer Commission
Boston is home to New England’s oldest and largest water and sewer systems, which are owned, maintained and operated by BWSC.
Founded in 1977
501-1000 employees
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