Senior Engineer, Construction

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Senior Engineer to supervise and lead construction across multiple Stage IV assignments at the Jersey City site. You will coordinate inspections, review designs, and manage budgets while guiding staff and vendors to ensure safe, timely project completion.

Responsibilities include tracking progress in SAP/Wintrak365, maintaining safety compliance, and serving as a key liaison for materials and environmental testing with cross-divisional

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience as an engineer.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and pass a criminal background check for TWIC/SWAC/SIDA.
• Experience with budgets and forecasting.
• Knowledge of materials inspection and testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned engineers, inspectors, and administrative staff on a project basis.
• Coordinate inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department.
• Report regularly on construction project status to the Resident Engineer, Sr. Engineer of Construction.
• Review and comment on contract drawings and specs during Stage III for material selection.
• Prepare budgets for Redevelopment and other PA facility projects.
• Monitor construction submittals, RFIs, and other contract correspondence to ensure progress of work.
• Track budgets and progress in construction using Wintrak365 and SAP.
• 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.
• Serve as CMD’s point of contact for greenhouse gases and pollutants mitigation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Safety compliance

Contract coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job 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. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• 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.
• Six (6) 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.

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

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