Senior Resident Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 1 day per week

Benefits package

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead day-to-day contractor management at Newark Liberty Airport, acting as construction manager for Stage IV contracts. You will oversee staff, coordinate with Facility Operations, monitor inspections, and handle contract administration for all projects under your supervision.

You will ensure schedules, budgets, and safety are maintained, lead reporting to executives, and mentor the team to achieve CMD objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college.
• At least 10 years of construction management experience, including 3 years as Resident Engineer.
• Experience managing a staff of engineers and construction professionals.
• Experience monitoring budgets and schedules against forecasts.
• Willing to fingerprint and obtain an airport SIDA ID.
• CCM certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators to ensure high-quality construction and manage REO staff costs.
• Ensuring field narratives, inspections, and reports are performed timely.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specs, and shop drawings; coordinating with Facility Operations for safety.
• As Stage IV Construction Manager, manage schedule, milestones and closeout; develop mitigation plans.
• Approve payments, manage net cost and change orders, and settle contractor claims.
• Report construction status to Engineer of Construction and Construction Chiefs; participate in executive reviews.
• Ensure WINTRAK is used and updated per CMD protocols.
• Coordinate with other Engineering Divisions to advance the contract.
• Enforce CMD procedures and mentor staff to meet objectives.

Skills

Construction management

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

CCM certificate

PE/RA license in NY or NJ

Tools

MS Office

Job 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 RFIs 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.

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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.