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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 3 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $172K/yr

7+ years exp

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is a leading transportation agency focused on innovative engineering solutions and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery teams for capital and operating projects, ensuring technical project delivery aligns with approved scopes, schedules, and budgets.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

For all project delivery methods

Work with the Engineer of Projects and the Line Department Project Manager to develop and finalize the project scope of work, schedule , and Design Division services budget for approval

Lead and coordinate technical project delivery in accordance with the approved project scope, schedule , and budget

Responsible for technical project delivery in accordance with the approved project scope, schedule , and budget

Responsible for the productivity and efficiency of the design team throughout the project lifecycle

Manage consultant design services and audit services by Port Authority staff of design work, drawings and studies performed by consultants

Schedule and lead design pr ogress meetings. maintain and manage Action Items for each project, and coordinate with other Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers , and internal design stakeholders for synergies between projects

For Design Bid Build projects

Responsible for design team efforts and coordinating the work of all disciplines to ensure the prevention of design and contract document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions

Assist the senior leadership as requested with oversight of design team efforts for large multi-disciplinary projects or programs

Responsible for design team efforts to finalize, compile and issue bid documents, complete the QA/QC process and successfully obtain all signatures, necessary approvals and permits

Responsible for assuring appropriate and responsive design team support services throughout Stage IV construction, including participation in meetings and site visits, timely RFI responses and submittal reviews, and preparation of PACCs when necessary

For Alternate Delivery projects

Assist the senior staff within the unit with the coordination of technical aspects of the Design-Build solicitation documents, including preparation of compliant technical documents to support the development of a Basis of Design

Perform ongoing monitoring and oversight of the technical design team, facilitating the expedited review and audit of design submissions, shop drawings and submittals, providing timely responses to Requests for Information

Coordinate the work of the technical design team to ensure prescribed workflow strategies are being executed when processing submittals and Requests for Information for an assigned subset of the alternate delivery project

Qualification

Transportation Project DesignProject ManagementMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipArchitecture DegreeConstruction Specification StandardsMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADRevitPrimavera P6SAPBuilding CodesInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingNegotiationConflict ResolutionAdaptabilityCustomer Focus

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university

A minimum of 7 years' experience in progressively more responsible positions managing a multidisciplinary team in delivering the design of transportation projects, including experience as a Lead Engineer/Architect

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a diverse workforce with varying work backgrounds, expertise, and levels

Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate a complex organizational structure

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be persuasive with staff at all levels

Valid driver's license

Thorough knowledge of Construction Specification Standards and Contracting methods

Internal applicants must meet performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods. The applicant's attendance and job performance records will be reviewed in accordance with Port Authority policy

Preferred

License to practice Engineering or Architecture in New York, New Jersey or both

Demonstrated experience in establishing project plans, setting priorities, coordinating activities, handling multiple tasks simultaneously and delegating tasks and responsibilities that are multi-faceted and complex

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, PDPS, Primavera P6, SharePoint, eBuilder, SAP, WinTrak and Bluebeam Revu

Superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution

Experience managing a full-service, multi-discipline technical project team engaged in all phases of engineering design for transportation facilities

Rapid adaptability to new information, continuous improvement, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; and track record of acting decisively and effectively under pressure

Results oriented, with a strong customer focus

Strong knowledge of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Engineering's delivery process including design and construction management, construction cost estimating and project budgeting and scheduling processes

Experience with alternative procurement strategies

Working knowledge of applicable building codes and laws governing design in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey region

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

Company

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.

Founded in 1921

5001-10000 employees