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Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Contract Engineer or Principal Contract Engineer, the selected candidate will be part of the Engineering Department's Design Division and will be responsible for preparing contract documents to solicit bids on capital construction projects and major work projects of a wide range of cost and complexity. The Contract Engineer is primarily responsible for preparing the project manual (contract book) for contracts with a variety of project delivery methods, and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the Agency's quality assurance-quality control and project delivery guidelines.

Responsibilities

+ Produce customized and complete project manual (contract book)for construction contractswith applicable technical andcontractualadministrative requirements and coordinated with contract drawings and otherbiddocuments.

+ Review preliminary and final design construction contract documents to ensure work is clearly indicated,complete based on the design parameters, and the contract bookprovisionsare fully coordinated with project.

+ Resolve contractual and technical issues with EngineeringDepartmentstaff and other Agency departments during the design and bid periods.

+ Manage a diverse workload and deliverconstruction contract documents for biddingwithin established schedule milestones and budgets.

+ Participate in and/or conduct meetings as necessary.

+ Prepare proper answers to bidders' questions during the bid period, prepare and issue addenda as needed, to correct or clarify contract documents.

+ Provide guidance and direction to junior staffand other staffin contracting approaches, processes and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

+ Minimum of6years relevant experience relating to thepreparationand review of engineering or architectural contract documents for construction of multidisciplinary capital projects with construction costs exceeding $20 million.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of construction contract terms and conditions clauses (sometimes referred to as the front end or general conditions of the contract) relating to payment methods, time for completion, solicitation and funding variables,staging requirements and operational constraints required for the production of project manuals (contract books).

+ Demonstrated knowledge of organization and principles of technical specifications and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-part specification format.

+ Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing the technical aspects of preliminary and final design contract drawings and specifications.

+ Demonstrated ability to meet schedules and budgets for project deliverables on concurrent assignments and to appropriately prioritize work.

+ Strong interpersonal, written, oral and collaborative skills, including demonstrated experience interacting with project stakeholders to achieve project goals, ability to receive and implement oral and written directions and to give clear direction.

+ Demonstratedqualitytechnical writing skills.

+ Applicants must provide a writing sample of contract provisions that they have independently prepared.

+ Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to effectively reach sound conclusions and recommendations.

+ Proficiency inMicrosoft365, especiallyWord and Excel.

Desired Qualifications

+ Familiarity with procurement practices for construction contracts.

+ Certification(s) from The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) - CDT, CCCA or CCS.

+ Demonstrated experience using Bluebeam Revu software for contract document commenting and collaboration.

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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REQNUMBER: 63338