Resident Engineer

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage day-to-day contractor activities at Port Newark, NJ. The role will oversee Stage IV construction contracts, coordinate with facility operations, monitor inspections, and handle contract administration.

You will supervise engineers and inspectors, ensure timely reporting, monitor schedules and budgets, and drive safe, compliant construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college.
• 10+ years of Construction Management experience, including 3+ years as Assistant Resident Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience managing engineers and construction professionals.
• Experience monitoring budgets and schedules against forecasts.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check for TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of Engineers, Inspectors, and Administrators to ensure high quality construction and adherence to budgets.
• Ensure field narratives, inspections, and reports are performed timely.
• Monitor contractor adherence to plans, specs, and shop drawings; coordinate with Facility Operations and ensure safety.
• Lead Stage IV Construction activities: schedule, milestones, and closeout; develop mitigation plans.
• Manage contract expenditures, payments, change orders, net cost, and contractor claims.
• Provide regular status updates to Sr. Engineer of Construction and Construction Chiefs.
• Ensure WINTRAK is used and updated per CMD protocols.
• Monitor submittals, SAR approvals, RFIs, and other contract communications.
• Follow CMD procedures and mentor staff to meet objectives.
• Coordinate with other divisions to advance contracts.

Skills

Staff management

Budget monitoring

Contract administration

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer of Construction (Sr. EOC), with support to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, the Resident Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activities at Port Newark, NJ. The Resident Engineer will act as the construction manager for Stage IV construction contracts and will manage the day-to-day construction activities at the facility which include coordination with facility operations, monitoring construction inspections, and performing contract administration for all construction projects under his/her supervision.

The position will be located at Port Newark, NJ but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators to ensure that high quality construction is achieved on contracts. Ensuring that appropriate staffing is in place and managing REO staff costs to adhere to program budgets.
• Ensuring that thorough field inspector daily narratives, special inspections, and reports are performed timely and in accordance with best engineering and PA practices.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, contract specifications and approved shop drawings; assuring construction methods are properly coordinated with Facility Operations and ensuring that construction is performed safely.
• As the Stage IV Construction Manager, responsible for overall construction schedule, milestones and closeout on your assigned contracts and developing mitigation plans as needed.
• Responsible for contract budget expenditure including approval of payments to contractors, the need for extra work and the negotiation of change orders, managing Net Cost, and the settlement of potential contractor claims.
• Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Sr. Engineer of Construction and Construction Chiefs; and other executive staff members as requested.
• Ensuring that WINTRAK is utilized and updated in accordance with CMD protocols
• Monitoring Construction Submittals, SAR approvals and RFI’s and other Contract correspondence to ensure progress of work. Coordinating with other Engineering Divisions and PA groups to advance the contract.
• 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 possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least ten (10) 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.
• Experience Monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and mitigating when required.
• Demonstrated experience as key point of contact to Line Departments on significant projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and procedures in various types of construction delivery methods.
• Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment.
• 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 in order to obtain an TWIC ID.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working at Port Newark or within a Port working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills utilizing Microsoft software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures in a variety of construction types.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
• Possess a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect license in NY or NJ and/or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate.

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 & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

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: $119,678
Midpoint: $155,582
Maximum: $191,490

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.