Senior Resident Engineer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Bergen (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to manage day-to-day contractor activities at PATH, serving as construction manager for Stage IV contracts. Based at Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ, with potential relocation to PA facilities as workload demands.

You will lead engineers and inspectors, monitor budgets, schedules, and safety, and ensure CMD procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of Construction Management experience, including three (3) years as a Resident Engineer or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff of engineers and construction professionals.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required security clearances (SWAC/TWIC).
• CCM certification and PE/RA license in NY or NJ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators to ensure high quality construction and adherence to budgets.
• Ensuring timely field narratives, inspections, and reports in line with best practices.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specifications, and shop drawings; coordinate with Facility Operations and safety measures.
• Manage overall construction schedule, milestones, and closeout; develop mitigation plans as needed.
• Oversee contract budget expenditures, payments, change orders, and contractor claims.
• Report construction status to engineering leadership and executive staff as requested.
• Ensure WINTRAK usage and CMD protocol compliance.
• Monitor submittals, SAR approvals, RFIs, and cross-team coordination to advance work.
• Uphold CMD administrative procedures and mentor staff to meet objectives.

Skills

Staff management

Budget monitoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture

CCM - Certified Construction Manager

Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license (NY/NJ)

Tools

WINTRAK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineer of Construction (EOC), with support to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, the Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activities at PATH. The Senior 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 Journal Square Transportation Center, Jersey City, NJ but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As a Senior 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 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 a 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check in order to obtain an SWAC card and/or TWIC Security ID.
• Possess a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working at PATH or within a railroad 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 or Registered Architect license in NY or NJ.

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.

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: $135,018 Midpoint: $175,530 Maximum: $216,034

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 on business needs.