Resident Engineer
The Port Authority Of New York & New Jersey
Manage contractor activities and construction schedule/budget for PA facilities
8 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Lee, NJ
Onsite
Company Size
7,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations
Transportation planning and analysis
Revenue collections
Engineering
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Airports
Bridges
Tunnels
Seaports
Rail transit
Marine Terminals
Intermodal Freight Transport
Railroads
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
budget control
change orders
contract administration
quality assurance
reporting
- Following and enforcing the Construction Management Division’s administrative procedures and policies. Mentoring and training staff to successfully achieve the Engineering Department’s business objectives.
- As the Stage IV Construction Manager, responsible for overall construction schedule and Stage IV staff and construction budget expenditures including approval of payments to contractors, the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims.
- Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specifications and approved shop drawings; assuring construction methods are properly coordinated with Facility Operations and are performed safely; administering contracts within PA standards; investigating construction problems and determining the need for extra work.
- Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators who assure the overall quality of the installed product.
- Representing the Engineer of Construction during their absence in facilitating office correspondence, including, but not limited to, contract changes, approving contractors’ work and verifying payment applications, reviewing daily narratives and special inspection reports, and other contract requirements as needed.
- Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Engineer of Construction and Executive staff members, as requested.
What you bring
wintrak
construction management
professional engineer
bachelor degree
problem solving
8 years
- Demonstrated satisfactory experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating Port Authority construction projects at active facilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of engineers and inspectors of permanent and consultant staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures in a variety of construction types; especially in bridges and roadway construction including experience with roadway closures and maintenance and protection of traffic.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Reflective process, along with efforts to maintain current reviews for each subordinate.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in managing and settling contractor disputes.
- Demonstrated experience of monitoring actual expenditures and schedules against budgets and forecasts.
- Must have at least eight (8) years of Construction Management experience at the time of appointment to the position, including three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of WINTRAK.
- Registered Professional Engineer or registered Architect in New York or New Jersey and/or Certified Construction Manager certification (CCM) is desired.
- Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills utilizing Microsoft software.
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Interview process
- initial phone interview for qualified candidates
- follow‑up in‑depth interview(s) and/or assessments
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Security clearance- conditional job offer candidates must undergo a background check
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Company
Overview
1921 Established
Year of establishment
The Port Authority was founded to oversee critical infrastructure development between New York and New Jersey.
- It plays a crucial role in overseeing key infrastructure between two of the most populous and connected states in the U.S.
- It operates a vast network of assets, including major airports, bus terminals, rail facilities, and shipping ports.
- It oversees some of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, including John F. Kennedy International Airport and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
- In addition to transportation, it plays a key role in regional planning and economic development, improving connectivity for businesses and commuters alike.
- Major projects include the ongoing redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, the modernization of the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the expansion of the PATH rail network.
- It has historically been at the forefront of innovations in large-scale infrastructure projects, setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability.
- A standout achievement was its leadership in the post-9/11 rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site, culminating in the construction of the One World Trade Center.
- Integrity: The company operates with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
- Safety: The company maintains a safe environment for employees, partners, and the public.
- Accountability: The company is responsible and answerable for its actions.
- Innovation: The company embraces new ideas and technologies to improve performance.
- Collaboration: The company partners across agencies, jurisdictions, and communities.
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Aimed to achieve zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
$344 million
EPA Funding Secured
Secured $344 million in funding for zero-emission cargo equipment and other green initiatives.
5 MW
Solar Array Installation
Installed a 5-megawatt solar array at Newark Airport.
70,000 gallons
Fuel Savings
Annual fuel savings achieved through road upgrades in the Port Newark Corridor.
- 35% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025; 50% by 2030.
- Converted 98% of ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes to electric, targeting 100% by 2026.
- Light-duty non-emergency vehicle fleet 50% electric by 2025; fully electric by 2028.
- Building One retrofit in progress to be fossil-fuel-free by 2025.
- Initiated largest solar plus storage system at JFK Airport.
- First U.S. airport agency to adopt Paris Climate Agreement commitments.
- Electric-truck charging stations and Tier 4/zero-emission material-handling equipment phasing.
48% Women
Women in Management
Women hold 48% of Board-appointed management positions within the organization.
5% Target
Annual Female Leadership Goal
An annual target to increase female representation in senior leadership by 5% has been set.
20% Higher Promotion
Mentorship Program Success
Participants in the mentorship program, 60% of whom are women, have a promotion rate 20% higher than average.
98% Pay Gaps Corrected
Gender Pay Equity Review
A comprehensive gender pay equity review in 2024 identified and corrected 98% of pay gaps.
- Conducted annual workforce diversity survey: female staff representation 42%; target 45% by 2026.
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