Senior Engineering Survey Supervisor

Port Authority of NY & NJ•Jersey City, NJ

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Survey Supervisor is a Staff Services Engineer in the Construction Management Division’s Central Survey Group, reporting to the Supervising Engineer. The role manages a diverse workload of surveying tasks and ensures work is completed within scheduled milestones. It requires familiarity with conventional aspects of construction and coordination with construction, engineering design, facility operations, consultants, and other stakeholders. The position is based at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. Depending on workload demands, it may be relocated to another Port Authority facility within the Port District. The role permits remote work up to one day per week; regular in-office or team collaboration days may also be required based on business needs.

Requirements

At least three years of related experience in surveying or utility surveying and management of surveying work.
Experience using laser scanning equipment, total stations, digital levels, and GPS survey equipment.
Experience preparing survey reports.
Experience preparing and reviewing boundary and topographic surveys.
Experience with utility investigation and mapping.
Experience with digital scanning and modeling.
Experience with Civil3D, AutoCAD, scanning surveying software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to be fingerprinted and pass a high-level criminal background check to obtain a TWIC, SWAC, or SIDA ID.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated and experienced working in a team environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments across multiple disciplines.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to meet schedules and budgets for project deliverables.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
Ability to become a licensed land surveyor in New York and/or New Jersey.
Experience with accident investigation mapping.

Responsibilities

Prepare survey task scopes of work and independent staff cost estimates for professional land surveying services.
Review consultant proposals and costs, and ensure schedule and budget compliance.
Coordinate assigned survey tasks with ongoing construction, engineering design, and other stakeholders while minimizing disruptions to facility operations; keep senior staff and client departments informed of significant issues and impacts.
Coordinate work among office staff, field survey personnel, and consultant staff to ensure accurate work and continuous communication with project stakeholders.
Prepare and execute quality control reviews and safety and quality assurance procedures.
Review incoming CAD files for clarity, content, and accuracy, and coordinate with survey consultants and outside agencies.
Analyze and review boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic and control surveys, construction surveys, legal descriptions, and related documents.