Resident Engineer

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, and under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Construction (EOC), the Resident Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activities at the assigned PA facility. The Resident Engineer will act as the construction manager for Stage IV construction and oversee the schedule and budget in adherence to the contracted scope for all construction projects assigned to the facility under his / her supervision. Managing the day-to-day contractor activities will include coordination with Facility Operations, monitoring construction inspections, and performing contract administration procedures to ensure that construction is completed within budget and the contractual schedule, and that construction is performed safely and in accordance with all approved documents.

This position will be initially located at the George Washington Bridge Resident Engineer's Office located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators who assure the overall quality of the installed product.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Engineer of Construction and Executive staff members, as requested.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and / or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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