Senior Engineer, Construction
About The Position
The Senior Engineer reports to the Deputy Chief of Construction, with support to Materials Engineering. The role requires competence in conventional construction work and familiarity with construction activities in the assigned functional area. The Senior Engineer serves as a Construction Manager on multiple Stage IV assignments, planning and conducting work that requires independent judgment to select suitable techniques and procedures and substantially complete construction projects. The position 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. The role oversees project staff and construction progress, coordinates inspections and engineering groups, reviews materials selections in contract documents, prepares and tracks budgets, and supports construction quality and safety. It also serves as CMD’s point of contact for greenhouse gas and criteria air pollutant inventories and mitigation alternatives, coordinates environmental testing and monitoring, and manages related consultant agreements.
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 work.
- 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 by the time of appointment.
- Ability to obtain security clearance and pass a high-level criminal background check to obtain 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 maintaining the overall quality of work.
- Certifications in steel, concrete, soil, or asphalt material inspection and testing.
- Experience managing consultant agreements.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and 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 regularly on construction project status to the Resident Engineer and Senior Engineer of Construction.
- Review and comment on contract drawings and specifications during Stage III for 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 progress of work.
- 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 about materials and equipment to keep CMD staff current on construction technologies 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 and identify environmental conditions in air, water, soil, sediment, and other media.
- 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.
- Act as Construction Manager on Stage IV assignments and perform Task Leader duties for construction projects at Port Authority facilities.
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
