Executive Advisor (Engineering)

Reporting to the Office of the Chief Engineer, the Executive Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and delivering key Engineering Department initiatives and supporting the Chief Engineer’s direction and vision for the Engineering Department. The Executive Advisor will act as a representative of the Office of the Chief Engineer in a professional manner, overseeing Special Projects, collaborating across the Department and Agency to drive delivery and stakeholder alignment, as well as challenge key risks raised by the various Engineering Divisions This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the office at least four days per week.

• Assist the Chief Engineer and Deputy Chief Engineer in advancing departmental goals, managing and ensuring compliance with agency-wide standards, mandates, policies, and procedures, including diversity, equity and inclusion,
• Manage departmental initiatives by serving as a liaison between the Chief Engineer’s Office and stakeholders by preparing and reviewing internal and external communications; ensuring the Chief and Deputy Chief are prepared for critical meetings, and coordinating staff work across multiple divisions and units.
• Lead and manage Special Projects (strategic initiatives), including the development of project plans, timelines and budgets,
• Collaborate with leadership to assess workforce needs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and long-term goals. Manage and support the delivery of initiatives promoting staff growth, talent acquisition and technical development.
• Manage departmental news content and announcements using the existing engineering communication platforms, amplifying the voice and executing the vision of the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Effectively navigate across organizational silos by establishing and maintaining relationships with staff across the department and agency.
• Research, propose and execute internal process improvements to optimize internal procedures for efficiency and productivity, including areas in technology and innovation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture or a related field from an accredited college of university.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive briefings and talking points and implementing strategic initiatives and plans that have achieved business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced and fluid environment. Ability to work collaboratively, across all six engineering divisions and work closely with Divisions Mangers.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision-making skills along with the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
• Experience in managing projects related to technology or process improvement
• Licensed to practice Engineering or Architecture in NY or NJ.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Engineering Department’s core functions, its responsibilities within the Agency and its associated role on the delivery of Capital and Operating Programs.
• Demonstrated ability associated with the adoption of new innovative technologies and data driven operations to improve efficiency of Engineering services.
• Demonstrated ability to help create a digital culture for an Engineering service, resulting with proven operational efficiencies.
• Seven or more years of demonstrable progressive engineering experience in design, construction and project management.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.