Senior Resident Engineer — Newark Liberty Airport

Job overview

The Senior Resident Engineer role is primarily onsite at Newark Liberty Airport in Newark, NJ, with the possibility of relocation to another Port Authority facility within the Port District based on workload. The posting permits remote work up to one day per week. Compensation is $135,018–$216,034 per year. The role manages construction contracts and coordinates work with airport operations. The role oversees contractor activities, construction schedules, budgets, inspections, and contract administration. It leads resident engineering staff and works with internal departments to deliver safe, compliant construction projects and meet program objectives.

What you'll do

• Supervise engineers, inspectors, and administrators
• ensure timely field narratives, inspections, and reports
• monitor contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and approved drawings
• manage schedules, milestones, closeout, and mitigation plans
• oversee contract budgets, payments, extra work, change orders, and claims
• report project status
• maintain WINTRAK
• monitor submittals, SAR approvals, RFIs, and correspondence
• mentor and train staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

port authority of new york and new jersey

senior resident engineer

construction management

airport construction

contract administration

project budgets

staff leadership

newark nj

newark liberty airport

remote up to one day weekly

$135,018–$216,034/year

ccm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package
• professional development and career support.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, at least ten years of construction management experience including three years as a Resident Engineer or equivalent, staff-management experience, and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

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.