Engineering Program Manager

Description

• Assist with the Capital Plan Development by working with Design, Construction and the Line Departments on work plans, project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance.
• Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are maintained.
• Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans.
• Be the primary point-of-contact for the Engineering Department from Design through Construction to ensure that Engineering budgets and schedules align with the approved portfolio and mitigate any potential scope changes to ensure alignment with TPC.
• Advance projects through established milestones, developing and implementing recovery plans for unanticipated delays.
• Establish consistent work plans, budgets, business rules and project development for the successful delivery of Engineering projects.
• Prepare project status reports for supervisors, senior and executive staff on a periodic basis.
• Collaborate with project team to retain the necessary internal and external resources, including appropriate professional services, to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design.
• Work with Line/ Engineering staff to 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.
• Interact with Port Authority staff departments to establish agreements, force accounts and the like in support of project work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, procurement, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Substantive knowledge of project management scheduling, cost control, and scope/code compliance review procedures, change order process, along with knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and construction principals.
• Demonstrated superior customer service, decision-making, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; and excellent communication skills as this position is client facing.
• Substantive knowledge of Port Authority policies and procedures related to management systems, administration, the capital authorization, and agenda review processes helpful.
• Demonstrated experience in management, engineering design, and/or construction fields including establishment of plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility requirements into project plans.
• Demonstrated experience working on Port Authority projects and/or large capital programs from a design and construction aspects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university
• Extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups, project teams and internal and external stakeholders, including Regulatory Agencies and public utilities.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• 6-Week Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance