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About the Role

Reporting to a Program Manager in TB&T's Project Management Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing assigned increasingly complex projects/programs at various TB&T facilities.  The selected Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the various aspects of project life-cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing for each assigned project. 

 Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project scope of work based on a statement of problem or a desired outcome.  Establish project economics and timeline in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Establish and coordinate effective reporting, communication, team building, and cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to deliver public facing capital projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering to retain the necessary internal and external resources, including appropriate professional services, to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design.
• Advance projects through established milestones, developing and implementing recovery plans for unanticipated delays.
• Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are maintained.
• Interact with Port Authority staff departments and outside agencies to establish agreements, force accounts and the like in support of project work.
• Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans.
• Prepare project status reports for supervisors, senior and executive staff on a periodic basis.
• Lead the authorization process for assigned projects including preparing the necessary material/presentations for Board authorization.
• Ensure projects are properly completed and closed out.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of project management experience delivering multiple progressively complex transportation related infrastructure projects of various scale, and through different phases of design, procurement, and construction.
• Three years of direct or indirect supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering design, mechanical engineering, architecture, and/or construction fields including establishment of project plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility operations and security requirements into project plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical plants/assets, analysis of problem, obtaining the necessary resources from the various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage projects of varying complexity and risk and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, estimating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and/or inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups and project teams.
• Demonstrated customer service, decision making, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, cost-benefit and life cycle cost analyses, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to achieve broad business goals and to understand the impact on various stakeholders within and outside the Port Authority.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in New York or New Jersey or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Must possess a valid Driver's License

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).  Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

 Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 106,392   Midpoint: $ 138,297    Maximum: $ 170,222

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.