Senior Resident Engineer

About the role

Reporting to the Engineer of Construction (EOC), with support to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, the Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activities at PATH. The Senior Resident Engineer will act as the construction manager for Stage IV construction contracts and will manage the day-to-day construction activities at the facility which include coordination with facility operations, monitoring construction inspections, and performing contract administration for all construction projects under his/her supervision.

Responsibilities

• Located at Journal Square Transportation Center, Jersey City, NJ but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.
• Supervise a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators to ensure that high quality construction is achieved on contracts.
• Ensure appropriate staffing is in place and manage REO staff costs to adhere to program budgets.
• Ensure thorough field inspector daily narratives, special inspections, and reports are performed timely and in accordance with best engineering and PA practices.
• Monitor contractor adherence to plans, contract specifications and approved shop drawings; assure construction methods are properly coordinated with Facility Operations and ensure that construction is performed safely.
• As the Stage IV Construction Manager, responsible for overall construction schedule, milestones and closeout on assigned contracts and developing mitigation plans as needed.
• Responsible for contract budget expenditure including approval of payments to contractors, the need for extra work and the negotiation of change orders, managing Net Cost, and the settlement of potential contractor claims.
• Report regularly on construction project status to the Engineer of Construction and Construction Chiefs; and other executive staff members as requested.
• Ensure that WINTRAK is utilized and updated in accordance with CMD protocols.
• Monitor Construction Submittals, SAR approvals and RFIs and other Contract correspondence to ensure progress of work.
• Coordinate with other Engineering Divisions and PA groups to advance the contract.
• Follow and enforce the Construction Management Division’s administrative procedures and policies.
• Mentor and train staff to successfully achieve the Engineering Department’s business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• At least ten (10) years of Construction Management experience at the time of appointment to the position, including three (3) years’ experience as a Resident Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated satisfactory experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Experience monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and mitigating when required.
• Demonstrated experience as key point of contact to Line Departments on significant projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and procedures in various types of construction delivery methods.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check in order to obtain an SWAC card and/or TWIC Security ID.
• Possess a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working at PATH or within a railroad working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills utilizing Microsoft software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures in a variety of construction types.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
• Possess a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in NY or NJ.

Pay

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

• Minimum: $135,018
• Midpoint: $175,530
• Maximum: $216,034