Capital Projects Design & Construction Engineer (Remote 1 Day/Week)

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is leading Major Capital Projects for the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement and related initiatives. The role supports the Senior Program Manager with design management, contract administration, and coordination across mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Two years of capital projects experience and a Bachelors in engineering/architecture are required. A hybrid work arrangement is possible with some in-person collaboration and on-site tasks as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two years of experience in capital projects, preferably including design management or field construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Program Manager in the delivery of assigned project components for the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement (MBTR) and ancillary MCP projects.
• Assist in managing design contracts to ensure work is delivered within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor and coordinate the work of design consultants, particularly mechanical and electrical systems supporting the MBTR projects, including specialized Mechanical and Electrical reports from subconsultants.
• Administer contracts, including review of invoices, tracking progress, and supporting change order processing.
• Coordinate with facility operations and stakeholders to support design development related to MBTR project.
• Facilitate coordination between design team and construction management regarding mechanical and electrical system submission and commissioning.
• Review and track consultant and contractor submittals, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design intent.
• Support field oversight by monitoring construction activities, identifying issues, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, including technical records, reports, and quality assurance/acceptance materials.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to project leadership and support coordination across project teams.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Document review

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is leading Major Capital Projects for the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement and related initiatives. The role supports the Senior Program Manager with design management, contract administration, and coordination across mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Two years of capital projects experience and a Bachelors in engineering/architecture are required. A hybrid work arrangement is possible with some in-person collaboration and on-site tasks as