Resident Engineer & Construction Manager (Port Newark)

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Resident Engineer to manage day-to-day contractor activities at Port Newark, NJ. You will act as the construction manager for Stage IV contracts, coordinating with facility operations, monitoring inspections, and administering contracts.

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer of Construction, you will lead engineers, inspectors, and administrators, ensure safety, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor staff while aligning with CMD procedures and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of Construction Management experience with at least 3 years as Assistant Resident Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience managing a staff of engineers and construction professionals.
• Experience monitoring budgets and schedules against forecasts.
• Experience as key contact to Line Departments on significant projects.
• Knowledge of multiple construction delivery methods.
• Must meet performance and attendance standards and handle probationary periods.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be fingerprinted for TWIC ID.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators to ensure high-quality construction.
• Ensuring field inspector narratives, special inspections, and reports are timely and aligned with CMD practices.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specifications and shop drawings, coordinating with Facility Operations and safety.
• As Stage IV Construction Manager, manage overall schedule, milestones and closeout, with mitigation plans as needed.
• Responsible for contract budget expenditure, payments, extra work, change orders, and contractor claims.
• Regularly report construction status to Sr. Engineer of Construction and Construction Chiefs.
• Ensure WINTRAK usage and updates per CMD protocols.
• Review Submittals, SAR approvals, RFIs and coordinate with other divisions to progress work.
• Follow CMD administrative procedures and mentor staff to meet business objectives.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Resident Engineer to manage day-to-day contractor activities at Port Newark, NJ. You will act as the construction manager for Stage IV contracts, coordinating with facility operations, monitoring inspections, and administering contracts.

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer of Construction, you will lead engineers, inspectors, and administrators, ensure safety, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor staff while aligning with CMD procedures and