Senior Resident Engineer – Major Projects Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 1 day per week

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead and coordinate construction activities for the Midtown Bus Terminal and Hudson Tunnels projects under MCP. You will supervise staff, manage complex contracts, and ensure compliance with codes and Port Authority standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.

In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance, prepare reports for MCP leadership, and drive project delivery on time and within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
• Proficient with project management software including Bluebeam, E-Builder, WinTrak, Primavera and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Lead Engineer Authority (LEA) for Stage 4 construction projects and provides senior-level oversight of major, complex, and high-risk construction assignments.
• Oversees multiple construction projects and/or project teams, including schedule, budget, scope, staffing, critical path activities, and overall construction progress.
• Provides direction, guidance, and mentorship to Resident Engineers, Engineers, Inspectors, and Administrators, including training staff on Port Authority construction management practices, contract administration, and established procedures.
• Oversees contractor compliance with plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, applicable codes and regulations, safety requirements, and Port Authority standards; provides guidance on complex construction issues, field conditions, and design interfaces.
• Provides senior-level oversight of construction contract administration, including submittals, change orders, claims, payment applications, correspondence, documentation, and project closeout.
• Reviews and negotiates complex change orders, extra work, claims, and contractor disputes; serves as a senior escalation point for significant construction issues and recommends appropriate resolution to MCP leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Contract administration

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

E-Builder

WinTrak

Primavera

Excel

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead and coordinate construction activities for the Midtown Bus Terminal and Hudson Tunnels projects under MCP. You will supervise staff, manage complex contracts, and ensure compliance with codes and Port Authority standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.

In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance, prepare reports for MCP leadership, and drive project delivery on time and within