Sr Operations Manager - Engineering

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don’t just move cargo;

we drive the nation’s economic engine!

At Port Newark Container Terminal, the Sr. Operations Manager – Engineering will be responsible for directing all aspects of civil expansion projects as well as the facilities maintenance departments. This role requires a proactive, self‑motivated professional to manage construction projects within the terminal on a daily basis including hands‑on field work to oversee all stages of project execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The Sr. Operations Manager will collaborate closely with PNCT’s Engineering Department and actively participate in internal meetings as well as discussions with consultants and contractors. In addition to project management responsibilities, this role will be responsible for assessing the facility conditions, identifying areas requiring attention, develop plans, budgets, and recommendations for ongoing maintenance and improvements.

• 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…