Engineer, Construction

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Newark (NJ); Híbrido; USD 83 000 - 133 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work options

Competitive benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage diverse civil, structural, electrical or mechanical elements for verification against contract documents. The role involves coordinating with facility staff and stakeholders to minimize disruption while advancing work at Newark Airport and other PA facilities as needed.

Responsibilities include field inspections, reviewing drawings, change orders, and payment applications, plus attending progress meetings and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of experience as an Engineer with principal experience in construction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.
• Willing to relocate to any PA Facility within the Port District depending on workload.

Responsabilidades

• Write and file daily field inspection reports and track contract work and extras.
• Review construction drawings and contract documents.
• Perform field visits and inspections for contractor compliance.
• Identify extra work and prepare estimates for change orders and lump sum conversions.
• Assist with review of monthly contractor invoices and payment applications.
• Coordinate inspections with Materials Unit and other Engineering Divisions to support progress and closeouts.
• Attend progress meetings and write minutes and memos as directed.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Construction Submittals, SARs and RFIs.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Field inspection

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Trimble (E-Builder)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Resident Engineer or an Assistant Resident Engineer as a Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for various civil, structural, electrical or mechanical elements for verification of compliance with Contract documents. This role also requires coordination of such work with associated facility staff and other stakeholders in a manner to mitigate impacts to ongoing facility operations while advancing work as efficiently as possible to complete construction projects. The position will be located at Newark Airport, but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.

Responsibilities

• Writing and filing daily field inspection reports for the purpose of tracking all Contract work and Extra work via various administrative mechanisms as well as any ongoing issues or points of interest deemed relevant by management.
• Review of construction drawings and Contract documents proficiently.
• Make field visits and perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance
• Identifying extra work and preparing associated estimates and other necessary documentation is obtained in order to process change orders and lump sum conversions.
• Assist with review of monthly Contractor invoices and processing of payment applications.
• Assist with coordination of inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department Divisions to maintain effective progress and closeout of work.
• Attend construction progress meetings and record and distribute progress meeting minutes and write memos at the direction of the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved Construction Submittals, SAR’s and RFI’s.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) or more years of experience as an Engineer with principal experience in construction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check at high level to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures especially in a variety of construction types.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Trimble (E-Builder).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 82,862 Midpoint: $ 107,710 Maximum: $ 132,574

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In-person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required based on business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.