Project Supervisor Contracts

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers.

OUR MISSION:

We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region.

POSITION:

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is seeking applications for a Project Supervisor - Contracts position in the Engineering department and located at the Woodbridge, NJ headquarters.

Works under the general direction of the Manager, Contracts or designee in the Engineering Department’s Contracts Section, fulfilling supervisory responsibilities for the protection of the Authority’s and the public’s interest.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises administrative staff responsible for the business processes required for the procurement of all Authority construction contracts from final design through bid and award; directs and assists staff in the use of the Authority’s Capital Program Management System.

2. Reviews construction bid plans, specifications, and other deliverables from consultants and Authority engineers for conformance with Authority policies, procedures, standards and administrative code.

3. Supervises the Authority’s Qualified Products List (QPL) program; facilitates the review of new construction materials and corresponds with material vendors, consultants, Authority engineers, and others.

4. Develops and administers revisions to the Authority Standard Specifications and other standard documents; reviews contractor prequalification applications and prepares recommendations for the Chief Engineer’s consideration

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5. Performs miscellaneous supervisory and technical tasks under the direction of the Manager, Contracts.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.

2. Engineer-in-Training Certificate preferred.

3. Ability to obtain New Jersey Professional Engineer License.

4. Four (4) years of civil engineering experience with one or more of the following areas of knowledge: preparation and review of construction bid documents; research of materials and methods of construction; public administration, contract administration, or systems administration. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access and Visio preferred.

6. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

7. Possesses a valid NJ driver’s license.

BENEFITS & PAY:

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leave of absences, and other pre-approved days off after applicable waiting periods.

Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.