Senior Engineer, Construction
About The Position
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Construction, with support to Materials Engineering, the Senior Engineer is expected to be fully competent in conventional aspects of construction and familiar with activities in their assigned functional area. The role acts as Construction Manager on numerous Stage IV assignments, planning and conducting work that requires independent evaluation and selection of appropriate techniques and procedures to substantially complete construction projects. The Senior Engineer also performs Task Leader duties for construction projects at Port Authority facilities, managing consultant call-in agreements, Port Authority staff, and vendors. The position is located at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. It permits remote work up to one day per week; regular in-office or team collaboration days may be required based on business needs. The role includes construction project oversight, coordination with engineering and materials teams, management of budgets and contract correspondence, and responsibility for consultant agreements involving environmental inventories, testing, and monitoring.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
- Six or more years of experience as an Engineer or in related experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of materials inspected and tested by CMD for quality acceptance inspections and testing.
- Completed OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of creating budgets, monitoring expenditures, and forecasting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must have completed all probationary periods at the time of appointment.
- Ability to obtain security clearance and pass a high-level criminal background check to obtain a TWIC, SWAC, or SIDA ID.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Management Division (CMD) and Materials Engineering strategies, processes, and procedures, especially across a variety of construction types.
- Self-motivated team leader with experience in the overall quality of work.
- Certifications in steel, concrete, soil, and asphalt material inspection and testing.
- Experience managing consultant agreements.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned Engineers, Inspectors, and Administrative staff on a project basis.
- Coordinate inspections by the Materials Unit and other Engineering Department groups.
- Report construction project status regularly to the Resident Engineer and Senior Engineer of Construction.
- Review and comment on contract drawings and specifications during Stage III to ensure appropriate materials selection based on exposure conditions and applications.
- Prepare budgets for Redevelopment and other Port Authority facility projects.
- Monitor construction submittals, RFIs, and other contract correspondence to ensure work progresses; coordinate with other Engineering Divisions and Port Authority groups to advance contracts.
- Track construction budgets and progress using Wintrak365 and SAP, and report issues to the Resident Engineer and Senior Engineer of Materials.
- Attend progress meetings and provide status updates.
- Maintain a field presence for critical construction activities involving materials-related quality concerns.
- Schedule vendor meetings on materials and equipment to keep CMD staff current on technologies used in construction and condition surveys.
- Serve as CMD’s point of contact for greenhouse gas and criteria air pollutant inventories and mitigation alternatives.
- Coordinate with Materials Engineering – Chemical/Environmental Lab to identify environmental conditions in media such as air, water, soil, and sediment.
- Manage consultant call-in agreements for greenhouse gas and criteria air pollutant inventories, chemical/environmental testing, ambient air monitoring, and noise and vibration monitoring.
- Ensure inspection staff monitor potential safety hazards and advise the Resident Engineer of safety matters or violations.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Hybrid work options for many positions.
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
