Utilities Program Manager

Job overview

The Utilities Program Manager role is onsite in Devens, MA, and compensation is not specified. MassDevelopment is the state’s development finance agency and land bank; this role oversees water and wastewater systems supporting the Devens community. The manager provides owner-side oversight of utility operations, contractors, regulatory compliance, and capital projects. The work supports safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure through planning, performance monitoring, and coordination with internal and external partners.

What you'll do

• Oversee water and wastewater operations and maintenance contractors
• manage permits, inspections, reporting, and environmental compliance
• provide owner’s oversight for capital projects, including design review, coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery
• oversee Cross Connection Control and Industrial Pretreatment Programs
• review engineering studies, vendor recommendations, construction plans, and system capacity
• prepare procurement documents
• analyze operational, financial, billing, and performance data
• manage processes for permits, projects, budgets, contractor performance, and deadlines
• coordinate with contractors, engineers, regulators, customers, and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utilities program manager

water systems

wastewater systems

utility operations

regulatory compliance

capital projects

contractor oversight

devens ma

massdevelopment

infrastructure planning

environmental permits

401(a)

457(b)

medical insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(a) and 457(b) plans with agency match
• vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan assistance
• learning and wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of directly related experience. Preferred qualifications include a relevant bachelor’s degree, Massachusetts water or wastewater operator license, and Massachusetts Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(a) and 457(b) plans with agency match; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; student loan assistance; and learning and wellness resources.

About the employer

Mass Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.