Description

Please note this is a band 5 position.

About the Role

As a Senior Construction Coordinator, you will be managing Engineering staff to ensure that projects within their portfolios are completed on time and within budget. This position will be located at JFK but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, the Senior Construction Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of all construction projects within the JFK State of Good Repair portfolio. The Senior Construction Coordinator 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 acts as the duly authorized representative of the Chief Engineer for the construction projects managed by those offices.
• The overall project budget expenditures, approves payments to contractors, including the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims and assures 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 facilities they manage. They oversee recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, administration, promotions and overall development and motivation of staff.
• Oversees the use of consultants, including selection, assignment of tasks and auditing 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.
• 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 Secure Worker Access Consortium (SWAC) security ID.

• Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer for at least two (2) years is also desired.
• A minimum of six (6) years' experience as a Resident Engineer in the area of Port Authority construction management
• Demonstrated experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction strategies, processes and procedures in various types of construction, including, building, rail and roadway type construction.
• 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.