Description

About the Role

Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design team with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority’s airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region. The Senior Design Executive org is part of a multi-discipline group of engineers and other design professionals that form the Engineering Department of the Agency.

Reporting to the Chief of Design and working closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer and the Aviation Redevelopment Senior Design Executive, the Senior Design Executive (SDE) directs multi-disciplinary teams for the design delivery of Core Aviation Projects from Concept through Project Closeout. These projects include major enabling projects such as the design and construction of airport transportation networks and infrastructure improvements as well as crucial State of Good repair and Operating projects such as rehabilitations for airside, landside and buildings assets for airside, landside and buildings assets.

The entire portfolio of projects currently amounts to over $4Billion in active projects. The SDE serves as the main Engineering Architecture Design Division (EADD) point of contact for their portfolio of projects. They work cooperatively with the Engineering Program Executive (EPE) and Senior Engineer of Construction (Senior EOC) throughout the project lifecycle. The position plays critical roles in both Consultant as The Architect/Engineer of Record (A/EOR) oversight as well as in house design coordination. For A/EOR oversight, the SDE functions as the Dually Authorized Representative, responsible for the cost, quality and timely delivery for all work products generated via an Agreement. This SDE group will also be driving consultant accountability with the development of supporting policy and procedures associated with the oversight of A/EORs.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Engineering Architecture Design Division, the Design Engineer will be responsible for professional design services including:

Leada team of project principals who coordinate and deliver multidisciplinarydesignprojects.
Oversee all multidisciplinarydesign/technical deliveryincluding,but not limited to,calculations,surveys,reports, analysis, signed/sealed plans, specifications,schedulesand estimatesfor projects in their assigned portfolio.
Ensuredesign/technical services progress logically and timely for the successful delivery of theconceptual, preliminary, and final design project services, and ensure sufficient design support during construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
Ensure all scopes are well definedby leveraging all relevant subject matter experts, as well as line department,operationsand maintenancestakeholders’input.
Ensureon-time and on budget delivery of design services viain-housedesign or consultant as A/EOR.
Prepare multi-disciplinary design resource projections and design deliveryrecommendationsincoordinationwithFunctionalDiscipline Chiefs.
Oversee consultant procurement processto retain consultants, as needed. Hirequalified teams to deliver thedefined scope.
Develop the Design portion of cost proposals and assuredesignsoft costs are sufficiently allocated for required disciplines and design managers.
Prepare independent and comprehensivedesign schedule for large projects to assure on time delivery and verify committed schedules are achievable.
Accountable forproper coordinationof design and contract documents to preventissues,including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions.Researchand recommend solutions to resolve design and construction document problems,should they exist.To the best extent practicable, minimize unclear contentwithin contractdocuments.
Communicatetechnical changesaffecting scope, schedule, budget, and the engineering project risk register to theEngineering teamtimely andaccurately.
Advises the Office of the Chief Engineer on technical matters pertaining to the project/project portfolio.
Supportthe Chief of Design on EADD’sTransformationby developingpolicies,proceduresand toolsrelated todesign initiatives,consultant management, project management, qualitycontrol.
Identify and track Key Performance Indicators for project performance.
Partnerwith the Engineering Program Executive and Senior Engineer of Construction and respective stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve project issues to minimize impacts to the project scope, budget, and schedule.Elevate project issues and mitigative strategies to the Chief of Designand/or Chief Engineer, as needed.
Accountable for the interdisciplinary review of design and contract documents to validate the completeness of work in accordance with the project scope, construction budget and schedule. Can retain and manage an independent reviewer either through use of in-house staff or consultant, if warranted. Assures discipline-specific QA/QC tasks are complete.
Provides multi-disciplinary quality audit for design/technical services in accordance with Department Guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecturefrom an accredited college or university
Licensed to practice Engineering or Architecture in New YorkorNew Jersey
A minimum of 15years experience in progressively more responsible positions in the design of transportation facilities
Experience managing a large full-service, multi-discipline technical project team
engaged in all phases of engineering design for transportation facilities
Demonstrated experience as a supervisor overseeing the day-to-day performance of two or more direct reports and working in a matrix organization.
Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and laws governing design in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey region
Thorough knowledge of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Engineering’s delivery processValid driver’s license
Internal applicants must meet performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods. Applicant’s attendance and job performance records will be reviewed in accordance with Port Authority policy.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and creativity to solve problems in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to successfully lead project teams, progressing design/technical services logically and timely, meeting project schedule, budget, and programrequirements, and proactively recognizes risks associated with multi-disciplinary design services
Demonstratedstrong conceptualization, problem solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in planning, directing, and managing routine, large-scale, and technically challenging design services for transportation programs and projects
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new information, continuous improvement, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; and track record of acting decisively andeffectively
Superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to promote the work of the team
Ability to maintain a positive environment, set goals, provide incentives, recognize achievements, provide discipline, and escalate issues warranting support of others
Demonstrated experience with alternative procurement strategies
Knowledge of management systems and platforms including Port Authority’s Project Delivery
Performance System (PDPS) and the Wintrak system, e-Builder, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera (P6Schedules, Contract Manager, and Risk Analysis) as well PeopleSoft, Port Authority’s Agency VendorManagement System to SAP, and Systems Applications Products in Data Processing (SAP).

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

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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Senior Design Manager