Manager of Facilities & Vertical Construction (Engineering Manager VII)

Position Summary

The Manager of Facilities and Vertical Construction serves as the Highway Division’s senior technical, managerial, and policy authority for statewide facility planning, vertical construction, and facility repair and maintenance programs.  This position provides strategic leadership, establishes programmatic direction, and exercises a substantial degree of independent judgment in the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of policies governing facility maintenance, and the Highway Division’s facility improvement program and major capital building initiatives.

In this role, the Manager is responsible not only for execution of projects but also for shaping and advancing policies, standards, and long-term strategies that guide the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of all Highway Division facilities. This includes buildings, structures, garages, salt sheds, and related assets. The Manager ensures that policies and procedures are aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, engineering standards and specifications, industry best practices, and organizational priorities, and has authority to recommend, develop, and implement changes that impact statewide operations.

The position oversees complex, high-value facility projects and programs, requiring the application of advanced engineering principles, construction management practices, and expert-level knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including MassDOT policies, DCAMM procedures, Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 requirements, and applicable building codes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of facility-related policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.

• Exercise independent judgment in interpreting regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Prepare analyses and recommendations that influence statewide operational policy, promote efficiency, asset reliability, safety, and contractor accountability, including warranty enforcement.

• Plan, oversee, and manage major facility repair, maintenance, and improvement projects (e.g., buildings, garages, salt sheds), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with engineering and regulatory standards and regulations.

• Ensure all facility-related projects are planned and delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, contractual requirements, and established and emerging policies, as well as all engineering standards and specifications, and state and federal requirements.

• Lead and manage the Highway Division’s multi-year facility improvement program, including capital building and vertical construction projects, ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and strategic plans, and engineering directives.

• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents for accuracy and constructability; conduct site inspections; evaluate alternatives; ensure compliance with applicable codes, policies, and engineering best practices.

• Supervise and direct assigned staff and consultants.

• Coordinate with Highway District Facility Engineers, internal business units, and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and effective project execution.

• Procure and manage professional service and maintenance contracts in accordance with MassDOT, DCAMM, Chapter 30, and Chapter 149 requirements; negotiate scopes and fees, monitor performance, and approve payments.

Preferred Qualifications

Requires strong knowledge of:

• Professional engineering principles related to vertical construction and facility systems;

• Capital project planning, construction management, and contract administration;

• Massachusetts public construction laws, including Chapters 30 and 149;

• DCAMM and MassDOT policies, procedures, and standards;

• Building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance; 

This position also requires stro