Engineer of Construction

Description

About the Role

As an Engineer of Construction, you will be managing several Resident Engineers to ensure that projects within their portfolios are completed on time and within budgets. The position will be located at Newark Airport in NJ but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on Construction Management Department (CMD) workload demands.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Engineer of Construction (Sr. EOC) will be responsible for the oversight of all assigned construction projects within Newark Airport. The EOC is responsible for the following:

• 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.
• 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 to assure timely close out of all post-award contract changes.
• 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 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.
• Oversight of consultants, including selection, assignment of tasks and auditing their performance.
• The management of project construction schedules to ensure that work is accomplished within the contract terms and properly coordinated with facility operational needs.
• Provides advisory services to senior Port Authority executives.

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Engineer or registered Architect in New York or New Jersey.
• Prior experience as a Resident Engineer or higher having managed aeronautical and/or new airport terminal construction and/or significant upgrades of an existing airport terminal.
• Demonstrated experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and procedures in various types of construction, including aeronautical and building construction.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check in order to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) security ID.

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Resident Engineer or higher in the management of a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in managing and settling contractor disputes.
• Monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and troubleshooting when required.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of consultants, permanent and specialty staff.
• Experience with construction industry outreach, other Agency/firms, and demonstrated construction industry committee(s) participation; including public speaking is desirable.