Engineer of Construction

Description

• The management of project construction schedules to ensure that work is accomplished within the contract terms and properly coordinated with facility operational needs.
• The overall responsibility for the quality of the construction work and certifies that completed work is in accordance with all contract documents, that special inspections are performed satisfactorily and recommends the issuance of a Permit to Occupancy.
• The overall jobsite safety of all projects and the coordination with facility operations necessary to advance construction.
• To assure effective construction management including timely communication, thorough construction inspection and contract administration in accordance with Engineering Department accepted practice, contract documents, and applicable codes and standards.
• The performance of a group of Resident Engineers and to act as the duly authorized representative of the Chief Engineer for the construction projects managed by those Resident Engineers.
• The overall project budget expenditures, approval of payments to contractors, including the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims and assure timely close out of all post-award contract changes.
• Oversight of consultants, including selection, assignment of tasks and auditing their performance.
• Assurance that construction adheres to all aviation and FAA standards and is completed in compliance with all Airside operations requirements
• The overall staff planning at the office(s) they manage. To oversee recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, administration, promotions and overall development and motivation of staff.
• Provides status updates, mitigation strategies and advisory services to senior Port Authority executives in Engineering and JFK Line Department.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as key point of contact for Line Departments on significant projects
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
• Demonstrated experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and procedures in various types of construction delivery methods.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Resident Engineer or higher in the management of a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals and in the management of projects involving Building construction, heavy civil work, structural and electrical substations.
• Experience with construction industry outreach, other Agency/firms, and demonstrated construction industry committee(s) participation; including public speaking is desirable.
• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 10 years of construction management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working at JFK or within an airport working environment .
• Registered Professional Engineer or registered Architect in New York or New Jersey.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check in order to obtain an airport SIDA ID
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in managing and settling contractor disputes.
• Experience Monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and troubleshooting when required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance