Sr. Resident Engineer

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

Description

About the Role

Major Capital Projects (MCP) has overall responsibility for the design and construction delivery of the new Midtown Bus Term inal and the construction management of the core and shell of the new Hudson Tunnels for the Gateway Development Commission .

R eporting to the Assistant Director, and under the direction of the Engineer of Construction (EOC), the Senior Resident Engineer provides senior-level management, oversight, and coordination of construction activities associated with the new Midtown Bus Terminal and /or the construction management of the core and shell of the new Hudson Tunnels for the Gateway Development Commission.

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.
• Coordinates construction activities and project interfaces among contractors, Resident Engineers, Design Engineers, facility operations, security, Port Authority departments, external agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Chairs and/or participates in project and construction meetings and organizes periodic project walkthroughs with project teams, Design Engineers, and the Port Authority Quality Assurance Department to assess progress, identify issues, and address corrective actions.
• Evaluates contractor and project team performance and implements corrective actions as necessary to maintain project objectives and ensure successful project delivery.
• Provides regular project status reports, recommendations, and updates to the Program Director, EOC, Director of Construction, and other senior leadership regarding schedule, budget, risks, contractor performance, and significant project issues.
• Represents the EOC and MCP leadership, as assigned, and provides senior-level guidance and decision-making in the absence of designated leadership .

Minimum Qualification s

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering , Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively more responsible experience in construction management, including progressively more responsible supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of project management software including, but not limited to Bluebeam, E-Builder, Wintrak , Primavera and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License in the state of New York or New Jersey.
• Design/Build experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of construction strategies, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of established PA procedures and processes including, but not limited to project and construction management, the Tenant Construction/Alteration Application (TCA/TAA) review process, financial systems, and document control.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with managing submittals, change orders, and payments for multiple contracts simultaneously while maintaining budgets and progressing field work.
• Experience managing staff of various skill levels
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including report preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience interacting with executive management and construction professionals within and outside the Port Authority.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating Port Authority construction projects.
• E-Builder, Contract Manager software experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects of similar size, complexity and risk and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals.

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 undertake 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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Skills

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.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.