Claims Management Specialist (Construction)

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Summary:

Coordinates and implements the construction claims management programs for all MWRA engineering and construction projects.

Posting Period: 5/1/2026 - 5/14/2026
Location: Chelsea MA
Salary: $1895.49-$2787.72 weekly $98565.48-$144961.42 annually
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates MWRAs construction contract claim process in accordance with policies and procedures that comply with M.G.L. Chapters 149 and 30.
• Reviews contractor claims and prepares materials in support of Engineers Decisions including contract language related documents drawings interviews and correspondence.
• Provides ongoing claims mitigation advice to Construction Coordinators and Construction Management staff.
• Examines claims made by contractors and determines (in conjunction with Authority engineering and construction staff) responsibility for changes in scope of work analyzes scheduling and financial impacts and compliance with contract requirements and prepares written merit and procedural analysis and recommendation.
• Coordinates and manages Claims Review Group (Law Procurement and Construction) activities to facilitate their review and independent recommendation on the disposition of claims.
• Participates in negotiations and recommends settlement between Authority and contractors to minimize claims and avoid extensive legal costs as requested.
• Participates in review and investigation of potential design errors and omissions assessing potential damages and liability and negotiating settlements with design engineers as requested.
• Assists in reviewing and responding to both public records requests and litigation complaints and pleadings.
• Attends meetings hearings court proceedings or mediations with in-house counsel as requested.
• Maintains and monitors an automated information system for the timely and accurate tracking and reporting of contract claims status.
• Maintains historical data and files on contract claims in anticipation of litigation.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in any field; and
• Understanding of contract administration as acquired through at least five (5) years of professional services and construction contract management experience. A law degree may count for up to three (3) years of experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or drivers license from another state.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Solid background in Massachusetts construction contract law and knowledge and familiarity with MGL. C. 149 and C. 30.
• Experience overseeing and managing administrative processes related to professional services and construction contract claims.
• Familiarity with personal computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment including the use of telephones personal computers word processing and other software email videoconference applications copiers scanners and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects including office equipment or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet in office settings. The position may be eligible for telework up to 50% of the time.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision the Assistant Director of Construction.
May provide guidance to Construction administrative or professional staff.

Other Position Information
PCR:
Division: Operations
Department: Engineering & Construction
Union/Grade: USW9360 Unit 6/Grade 12

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression or veteran status.

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