Engineer of Projects

Description

About the Role

Would you like to put your Engineering and Project Management skills to the test? Are you ready to work on Aviation Projects that help millions of passengers to get to their destinations monthly? Are you ready to lead meetings to discuss scope, schedule, risks, and project budgets? Join the Engineering Project Delivery Division of the Engineering Department as an Engineer of Projects. As an Engineer of Projects, the successful candidate will be the main liaison between Engineering Teams and Aviation Project Management partners. This position is located at 4 World Trade Center.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main Engineering Department point of contact with Aviation Department partners in project delivery.
• Responsible for the performance of engineering teams inclusive of design, construction, quality assurance, surveys and cost estimating teams, regarding project scope, budget and schedule.
• Report to Engineering Senior Staff on project performance regarding compliance with schedule milestones and budget.
• Troubleshoot project issues, participate and lead strategy sessions to implement new initiatives and fast-track projects.
• Collaborate with Aviation Department partners to evaluate project delivery methods, i.e. Design Bid Build, Design Build, etc.
• Coordinate with Aviation Department partners on the development of scope of work and schedule forecasts for Capital Plan projects and new projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams to prepare and submit proposals to set schedule baseline and engineering staff budget. Monitor and report on budget performance and implement mitigations.
• Prepare and lead monthly presentations to Engineering Department Senior Staff on Aviation Portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• 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 in managing and influencing diverse work groups and project teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of New York or New Jersey.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, procurement, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with projects that involve significant design and construction elements including the monitoring and reporting of cost forecasts against budgets and the management of project schedules.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Thorough knowledge of project delivery process including design and construction management, construction estimating and project budgeting and scheduling.

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: $116,194 Midpoint: $151,050 Maximum: $185,900

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.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Port_Authority-17114826

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-05T23:43:25