Deputy Director of Project Delivery

Location : East Boston, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2025-00119
Department: Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs
Division: Capital Programs
Opening Date: 03/31/2025

ABOUT US
The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What's Possible for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo and cruise ships safely, efficiently and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region's economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.

Massport's Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering "best-in-class" infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers' experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport's mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.
ABOUT YOU
As Deputy Director of Project Delivery, you are a strategic, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in complex environments, guiding multiple capital projects from design through delivery with clarity, focus, and accountability. You lead with confidence and collaboration, developing high-performing teams and mentoring others to grow alongside you. With deep technical knowledge and sound judgment, you navigate challenges, drive results, and communicate with clarity across all levels - always focused on delivering projects that meet scope, schedule, and budget while building a culture of trust, respect, and excellence.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of Project Managers across multiple sites, assigning work, setting goals, managing performance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution-from consultant selection and technical review to resource allocation and construction oversight-ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while proactively addressing challenges, approving key documents, managing contractor changes, and participating in major project meetings.
• Provide technical input on capital project planning, contribute to CIP and budget processes, and guide your team through closeout to ensure complete, compliant project delivery.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• 10+ years' experience leading large, complex capital projects from planning through start-up, with deep expertise in design, budgeting, permitting, and construction.
• Engineering or Architecture degree - or equivalent experience - paired with a strong understanding of the Massachusetts public bidding process.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of project delivery.
• Strong communication and mediation skills that foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.

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WHAT WE OFFER
Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
What we believe in:

Work/life balance
Supporting the people and businesses of New England
A supportive and inclusive culture
Achieving results and having positive impact
Opportunities for growth
Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
Protecting the environment
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We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goods--connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.
We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Vacation time, sick time, personal days
12 Holidays per year
Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match
SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning
Discounted MBTA passes
Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans
Professional development programs
Mentorship program
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition programs
Employee resource groups
Flexible spending accounts
Wellness programs
Community engagement
Volunteer opportunities
On-site employee parking
Bike racks
Electric car charging stations
Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers

*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
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