Senior Engineer, Construction

Job overview

The Senior Engineer, Construction role is primarily onsite at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, NJ, with remote work permitted up to one day per week. The expected compensation range is $100,256–$160,394 per year, with a midpoint of $130,318. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey manages public transportation and infrastructure facilities. The engineer manages construction assignments and consultant agreements, coordinating project staff, inspections, budgets, submittals, and field activities. The role supports construction quality, materials engineering, environmental monitoring, and safe project delivery at Port Authority facilities.

What you'll do

• Supervise assigned engineers, inspectors, and administrative staff
• coordinate materials and engineering inspections
• report project status
• review contract drawings and specifications for materials selection
• prepare and track budgets and expenditures
• monitor construction submittals, RFIs, and correspondence
• attend progress meetings
• provide field presence for materials-related quality concerns
• manage consultant call-in agreements
• coordinate environmental testing and monitoring
• ensure inspection staff monitor safety hazards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

construction

jersey city nj

port authority of new york and new jersey

construction management

materials engineering

project budgets

construction inspections

environmental monitoring

osha 30

$100,256–$160,394/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an engineering or architecture bachelor's degree, six or more years of related experience, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training, and a valid driver's license.

About the employer

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs. Sector: 92.