Senior Principal Engineer, Consultant Services Programs

Job overview

The Senior Principal Engineer, Consultant Services Programs role is onsite in Jersey City, NJ, with remote work permitted up to one day per week subject to operational needs. Compensation is stated as $135,018–$216,034 per year. The position is within the Port Authority’s Engineering Operations Division and supports its Capital Plan and engineering initiatives. The role leads administration and delivery of consultant services programs and task-order agreements. It ensures procurement, funding, contract, and participation requirements are followed while improving workflows and coordinating engineering, procurement, legal, finance, and consultant stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead consultant services agreements and task-order programs from solicitation through award and execution
• ensure compliance with agency policies, funding, agreement limits, and procurement requirements
• review agreements, award letters, purchase orders, amendments, and related documents
• resolve contractual and administrative issues
• oversee MWBE and SDVOB compliance and reporting
• develop executive reports and metrics
• maintain program data
• coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance
• troubleshoot SAP, AVM, ERP, and related processes
• lead and develop the program administration team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior principal engineer

consultant services

contract administration

procurement

task orders

engineering

public infrastructure

jersey city nj

port authority

$135,018-$216,034/year

hybrid up to 1 day remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package, professional development, and career development opportunities.

Why this role

Leadership role in the Engineering Department’s consultant services programs; supports federal and non-federal programs and task-order workflows.

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.