Senior Engineer, Construction

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Engineer to act as a Construction Manager on Stage IV projects in Jersey City, NJ. You will oversee engineers, inspectors, and staff, coordinate with Materials Unit, and manage budgets and submittals.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Construction, the role requires strong judgment, budget forecasting, and the ability to obtain security clearances. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of CMD materials and testing.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.
• Budgeting, monitoring expenditures and forecasting.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned engineers, inspectors, and staff on projects.
• Coordinate inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department groups.
• Report project status to Resident Engineer and Senior Engineer of Construction.
• Review contract drawings for materials selection based on exposure conditions.
• Prepare budgets for Redevelopment and other facilities.
• Monitor submittals, RFIs, and contract correspondence to ensure progress.
• Coordinate with other divisions and PA groups to advance contracts.
• Attend progress meetings and provide status updates.
• Field presence for critical construction activities and quality concerns.
• Schedule vendor meetings for materials and equipment to stay current with tech.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in eng/arch

Budgeting & forecasting

Safety training

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Construction, with support to Materials Engineering, the Senior Engineer should be fully competent in all conventional aspects of construction and familiar with construction activities at their functional area of assignment. They will act as a Construction Manager on numerous Stage IV assignments including planning and conducting work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection of appropriate techniques and procedures to substantially complete construction projects. In addition, they will be responsible for Task Leader duties for construction projects at PA facilities, managing consultant call-in agreements, PA staff and vendors.

The position will be located at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Supervising assigned Engineers, Inspectors, and Administrative staff on a project basis.


• Coordinate inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department


• Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Resident Engineer, Sr. Engineer of Construction.


• Review and comments for contract drawings and specifications during Stage III for appropriate materials selection as determined by exposure conditions and applications


• Preparing budgets for Redevelopment and other PA facility projects.


• Monitoring Construction Submittals, RFI’s and other Contract correspondence to ensure progress of work. Coordinating with other Engineering Divisions and PA groups to advance the contract.


• Tracking of budgets and progress in construction utilizing Wintrak365 and SAP and reporting issues to Resident Engineer and Sr. Engineer of Materials.


• Attend progress meetings and provide status updates.


• Field presence for critical construction activities with materials related quality concerns


• Schedule meetings with vendors for materials and equipment to keep CMD staff current with the latest technologies being used in construction and condition surveys


• Serve as CMD’s point of contact for inventory of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants and their mitigation alternatives


• Coordinate with Materials Engineering – Chemical/Environmental Lab and identify environmental conditions of a variety of media (air, water, soil, sediment, etc.)


• Manage consultant call-in agreements including, but not limited to: 1) Greenhouse Gas/Criteria Air Pollutant Inventories, 2) Chemical/Environmental Testing, 3) Ambient Air Monitoring, 4) Noise and Vibration Monitoring


• Ensure inspection staff are monitoring potential safety hazards and advise the Resident Engineer of any safety matters or violations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.


• Three (3) or more years of experience as Engineer or related experience.


• Intermediate knowledge of materials inspected and tested by CMD for quality acceptance inspections and testing


• Completed OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training


• Demonstrated knowledge of creating budgets, monitoring expenditures and forecasting.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• Must have completed all probationary periods at the time of appointment to position.


• Ability to obtain security clearance 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) and Materials Engineering strategies, processes and procedures especially in a variety of construction types


• Self-motivated, team leader, experienced in the overall quality of work


• Certifications in Steel, Concrete, Soil, Asphalt material inspection and testing.


• Experience in managing consultant agreements


• 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: $ 100,256 Midpoint: $ 130,318 Maximum: $ 160,394

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.