*Duties and Responsibilities* * Oversees agency programs and procedures related to engineering and construction projects and programs within MassDOT Headquarters. * Develops and reviews standard operating procedures, engineering directives and policy directives to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines. * Represents the Chief Engineer and MassDOT on committees, task forces, or other groups as assigned to ensure that MassDOT is well-represented and initiatives are advanced in the best public interest. * Communicates with senior leadership to provide project status updates, prepares summaries and recommendations regarding projects. * Reviews and tracks contract actions including new awards, new assignments, fund increases, time extensions, municipal grants and agreements with municipalities and utility companies. * Provides information and recommendations concerning engineering issues. * Communicates with consultant design firms regarding contract selec...