Director of Engineering and Construction

2 weeks ago


Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Vaco Full time
Director of Engineering & Construction

Our client, a prominent public entity in New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering & Construction to lead complex infrastructure projects across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee large-scale engineering and construction initiatives
  • Manage project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to completion
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Oversee environmental compliance and remediation efforts
  • Ensure projects adhere to budget, timeline, and quality standards
  • Develop and implement best practices for project management and engineering processes
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical)
  • New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 8 years of project management experience in engineering and construction
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations (NJDEP, EPA, NJDCA, PEOSH)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in CAD and Bluebeam; knowledge of REVIT is a plus
  • Ability to establish New Jersey residency within one year of employment
Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Navigate complex projects and stakeholder relationships
  • Adapt to changing priorities and regulations
  • Inspire and mentor project teams
  • Drive innovation in engineering and construction practices

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.



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