Senior Resident Engineer

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Resident Engineer at Newark Liberty Airport will oversee day-to-day construction management for Stage IV contracts, coordinating with facility operations, inspections, and contract administration. The role involves managing staff, tracking schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and ensuring adherence to CMD procedures.

Located at Newark Liberty Airport, NJ, with potential relocation to other PA facilities based on workload; in-office collaboration is required with limited remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Ten years of construction management experience with three years as Resident Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience managing staff of engineers and construction professionals.
• Experience monitoring budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts.
• PM processes knowledge for various construction delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators.
• Ensure field narratives, inspections, and reports are timely and compliant.
• Monitor contractor adherence to plans and safety standards.
• Oversee stage IV construction schedule, milestones and closeout.
• Approve payments, manage change orders, and handle contractor claims.
• Report construction status to Engineering leadership and executives.
• Ensure CMD procedures and WINTRAK usage.
• Coordinate with other divisions and early CM team engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Contract administration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

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 Newark Liberty Airport. 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 Newark Liberty Airport, Newark, NJ, but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.

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.
• 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 airport SIDA ID
• Possess a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working at EWR or within an airport 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.

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.