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Ports America · 12 hours ago

Sr Operations Manager - Engineering

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Ports America is a key player in the maritime industry, dedicated to maintaining global trade and supply chain logistics. The Sr. Operations Manager – Engineering will oversee civil expansion projects and facility maintenance, ensuring quality and timely delivery of construction projects while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Transportation

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual and/or working plans for terminal improvements, modifications, and developments

Prepare operating capacity models for storage, traffic, and equipment utilization

In coordination with the Terminals’ Operation groups, lead the preparation of Preliminary Design & Performance Criteria to ensure compliance with the enterprise and BU goals in terminal development projects

Prepare Requests for Proposals for engineering services covering all aspects of marine terminal improvement, at all levels of execution

Prepare Requests for Bids for construction services covering any aspect of marine terminal improvement

Negotiate contracts for design and construction services using Ports America’s standardized tools

Prepare, update and maintain Standard Practice Manuals and Guidelines related to the engaging, execution, monitoring and governance of all planning, engineering and construction-related activities for Ports America

Oversee all aspects of design by consultants, and support communication between consultants and internal management

Oversee all aspects of construction, including directing Owner’s Representative/CM, ensure integration between construction and operational activities, assure quality in the constructed product, and ensure that all regulatory and permitting requirements are being met

Engage with Port Authority Engineering staff, acting as an informed communication bridge for facility management

Engage with Port Authority Environmental personnel, to assure that all permits are properly prepared, enacted, and enforced

Engage with Business Units operation and management staff, to communicate potential engineering solutions to operational problems, and to garner support for necessary engineering projects

Engage with the larger maritime engineering community, bringing new development, equipment, and operational improvements to the attention of appropriate internal management

Conduct daily field inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety standards

Coordinate with PNCT’s Engineering Department to align project objectives and technical requirements

Review facility conditions regularly to identify maintenance needs and areas of concern

Develop maintenance plans, budgets, and recommendations for facility upkeep and improvements

Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements

Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports

Other duties as assigned

Domestic Travel – 25%

Prepare reliable conceptual cost estimates for construction of marine terminal infrastructure

Prepare reliable conceptual cost estimates for the operating and maintenance costs for marine container terminals

Engage closely with financial professionals to develop comprehensive business models for new or heavily modified terminal facilities

Judge the accuracy and acceptability of consultant, vendor, and contractor invoices, against services performed, work executed, and deliverables provided

Review track and approve change work orders from contractors during the construction process

Oversee the work of the Owner’s Representative or equivalent during the execution of on-site construction projects

Oversee and judge the work of consulting engineers providing civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services

Oversee and control the work of contractors engaged for all manner of potential site improvements, including, civil, structural, waterfront, power/electrical, utility, architectural, and instrumental projects

Qualification

Construction Project ManagementProfessional Engineering RegistrationMarine Terminal OperationsRegulatory ComplianceProject Management Work Breakdown StructuresDiscrete Event SimulationCAD ProficiencyBudget DevelopmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsTime Management Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in terminal or industrial environments

Professional Engineering registration from one of the United States

Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security

Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Port Access Card issued by the NJ State Police

A valid Driver's License in good standing is required

Preferred

Strong knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance

Working knowledge and understanding of Project Management Work Breakdown Structures and ability to develop Gantt charts in MS Project

Must have excellent organizational and time management skills

Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as professional presentation skills. Must be able to present to site managers and corporate executives with balanced, informed engineering judgment as to capital cost, durability, risk, and operational performance

Strong collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external partners

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Must be self-sustaining, able to produce quality technical information, in clear and concise format, without reliance on a 'production' engineering staff

Must have a working knowledge of Discrete Event Simulation

Must be familiar with operational and facility engineering parameters for all common types of container handling equipment

Must have a working knowledge of the design parameters for heavy wharves, dredged channels, heavy marine operating pavements, terminal operating buildings, and STS gantry cranes

Must have a working knowledge of factors influencing marine terminal operating capacity and productivity and be able to model these factors against real-world data

Must have a working knowledge of essential environmental permitting practices and procedures in the major port areas of the United States and be able to communicate the effects of those practices for operational and executive management

Desirable to have experience with heavy duty and industrial construction

Deep understanding of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project

Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or Trimble Sketchup) and understanding BIM