Engineer of Construction

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Engineer of Construction, with support to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, the Engineer of Construction (EOC) will be responsible for the oversight of assigned construction projects within the JFK Redevelopment Infrastructure and SGR. The position will be located at JFK Airport, Queens, NY, but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As an Engineer of Construction, you will be managing several Resident Engineers to ensure that projects within their portfolios are completed safely, on time and within budget. The EOC is responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• 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 necessary to advance construction.
• The performance of a group of Resident Engineers and to act as the duly authorized representative of the Chief Engineer for the construction projects managed by those Resident Engineers.
• The overall project budget expenditures, approval of payments to contractors, including the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims and assure 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 office(s) they manage. To oversee recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, administration, promotions and overall development and motivation of staff.
• Oversight of consultants, including selection, assignment of tasks and auditing their 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 status updates, mitigation strategies and advisory services to senior Port Authority executives in Engineering and JFK Line Department.
• Assurance that construction adheres to all aviation and FAA standards and is completed in compliance with all Airside operations requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Resident Engineer or higher in the management of a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals and in the management of projects involving Building construction, heavy civil work, structural and electrical substations.
• A minimum of 10 years of construction management experience.
• Experience Monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and troubleshooting when required.
• Demonstrated experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Demonstrated experience as key point of contact for Line Departments on significant projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and procedures in various types of construction delivery methods.
• 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 an airport SIDA ID

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working at JFK or within an airport working environment.
• 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.
• Experience with construction industry outreach, other Agency/firms, and demonstrated construction industry committee(s) participation; including public speaking is desirable.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $143,000 Midpoint: $185,909 Maximum: $228,800

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required for business needs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Client-provided location(s): Queens, NY

Job ID: Port_Authority-16995556

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-04T23:47:08