Director of Construction - Vaco, LLC
Secaucus, NJ 07094
About the Job
Location: Secaucus, NJ
Salary: $140,000-$150,000/year
Work Schedule: 5 days in the office
About the Organization
Our client, a prominent public entity in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering & Construction to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex infrastructure projects across multiple facilities and make a significant impact on the community.
Position Overview
As the Director of Engineering & Construction, you will lead large-scale initiatives, manage project teams, and oversee critical infrastructure improvements. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in engineering, project management, and regulatory compliance.
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
- 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 client is looking for a dynamic leader who can:
- Navigate complex projects and stakeholder relationships
- Adapt to changing priorities and regulations
- Inspire and mentor project teams
- Drive innovation in engineering and construction practices
If you are a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!
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.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), 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.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.