Resident Engineer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A regional authority in New Jersey is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of Construction Management experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8 years of Construction Management experience including 3 years as Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineers, Inspectors, and Administrators for project quality.
• Monitor contractor adherence to plans and safety standards.
• Report on construction project status to Engineer of Construction.
• As Stage IV Construction Manager, manage schedule, staff, budgets and payments to contractors; negotiate changes and settlements.
• Report construction status to Engineer of Construction and Executive staff; enforce procedures and policies.
• Mentor and train staff to achieve Engineering Department objectives.

Skills

Construction Management

Staff Management

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Microsoft software

Oral and written communication

WINTRAK

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

WINTRAK

Job description

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This position will be initially located at the George Washington Bridge Resident Engineer’s Office located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey but may be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators who assure the overall quality of the installed product.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specifications and approved shop drawings; assuring construction methods are properly coordinated with Facility Operations and are performed safely; administering contracts within PA standards; investigating construction problems and determining the need for extra work.
• Representing the Engineer of Construction during their absence in facilitating office correspondence, including, but not limited to, contract changes, approving contractors’ work and verifying payment applications, reviewing daily narratives and special inspection reports, and other contract requirements as needed.
• As the Stage IV Construction Manager, responsible for overall construction schedule and Stage IV staff and construction budget expenditures including approval of payments to contractors, the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims.
• Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Engineer of Construction and Executive staff members, as requested.
• Following and enforcing the Construction Management Division’s administrative procedures and policies. Mentoring and training staff to successfully achieve the Engineering Department’s business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least eight (8) years of Construction Management experience at the time of appointment to the position, including three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated satisfactory experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or registered Architect in New York or New Jersey and/or Certified Construction Manager certification (CCM) is desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures in a variety of construction types; especially in bridges and roadway construction including experience with roadway closures and maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills utilizing Microsoft software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in managing and settling contractor disputes.
• Demonstrated experience of monitoring actual expenditures and schedules against budgets and forecasts.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating Port Authority construction projects at active facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of engineers and inspectors of permanent and consultant staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WINTRAK.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Reflective process, along with efforts to maintain current reviews for each subordinate.

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.

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.

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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:

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.