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About the Role 

Reporting to the Supervising Engineer of the Construction Management Division’s (CMD) Central Survey Group, the Senior Engineering Survey Supervisor should be fully competent in managing a diverse workload of surveying tasks within scheduled milestones and be familiar with all conventional aspects of construction.  

This position is located at CMD’s Main Office at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As a Senior Engineering Survey Supervisor Staff Services Engineer, you will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

Responsibilities 

• Prepare survey task scope of work and independent staff cost estimates for professional land surveying services. Review consultant proposal cost and ensure schedule/budget compliance. 
• Coordinate multiple assigned survey tasks with ongoing construction work, engineering design and other stakeholders, manage with minimum disruptions to facility operations, while keeping senior staff and client departments fully apprised of significant issues and impacts.  
• Coordinate work between office staff, field survey personnel and consultant staff to ensure accurate work and continuous communication with all project stakeholders.   
• Preparing and executing quality control reviews, safety and quality assurance procedures.  
• Review incoming CAD files for clarity, content, accuracy and coordinate with survey Consultants and outside agencies.  
• Analysis and review of boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic and control surveys, construction surveys, legal descriptions and other related documents. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in survey or utility surveying and management of same.  
• Experience in the use of Laser scanning equipment, total stations, digital levels and GPS survey equipment. 
• Experience in preparing survey reports.  
• Experience in the preparation and review of boundary and topographic surveys.
• Experience with utility investigation and mapping.
• Experience with digital scanning and modeling.   
• Experience with Civil3D, AutoCAD, Scanning surveying software and Microsoft Office Suite.  
• Must have a valid driver’s license.  
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check at high level to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.  
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines. 
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency and ability to meet schedules and budgets for project deliverables.  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.
• Ability to become licensed land surveyor in the states of New York and/or New Jersey
• Experience with accident investigation mapping

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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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates 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: $ 73,658  Midpoint: $ 95,742  Maximum: $ 117,832

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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 based on business needs.