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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Engineer, Construction

Jersey City, NJ

Description

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager and Assistant Manager of Facility Construction Support Division, the selected candidate will provide engineering support to each of the three units as needed.

The Facility Construction Support Division contains the SEMAC (Staff Engineering Maintenance and Construction), Sign Shop, and COMSEG (Communications, Security, and Electronics Group) divisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Construction Management - manage, supervise, inspect active construction projects, emergency responses, and/or maintenance repairs.
  • Project Management - management of scope, budget and schedule for conceptual design, preliminary design and final design of construction projects and/or work orders.
  • Oversee construction safety requirements.
  • Management and development of project financials, including budgeting, estimating, tracking and payments.
  • Assist the procurement manager in the evaluation of construction tools and materials.
  • Planning for upcoming large SEMAC projects.
  • Preparation of reports to update upper management, and line departments/clients.
  • Work with facility managers, maintenance supervisors, and engineering to coordinate construction, emergency responses, and/or maintenance repairs.
  • Provide additional engineering support to field staff by performing site visits and in-house construction reviews.
  • Have the ability to make design modifications as needed as well as include design suggestions in Requests For Information (RFIs).

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering
  • At least one year of work experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field. This could include experience in design, construction, project management.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree with a focus on one or more of the following disciplines:

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Electrical/Power Engineers
  • Construction Management
  • Civil or Mechanical Engineering,
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline design team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCad and Civil 3D design software application

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.

Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-15280516
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program