Portfolio Manager

Description

About the Role

Are you looking for an entry level position in Engineering Project Management? Join the Engineering Project Delivery Division of the Engineering Department as a Portfolio Manager. As a Portfolio Manager, the successful candidate will assist the Engineer of Projects and other Engineering Department Senior Staff in the management and oversight of the Aviation Portfolio of Projects. This position is located at 4 World Trade Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineer of Projects on project performance regarding compliance with schedule milestones and budget.
• Prepare project proposals, inclusive of schedule, scope and staff budget, in coordination with all Engineering Team staff assigned to the projects
• Assist the Engineer of Projects in the preparation of high-level presentations to Aviation Department partners and Engineering Senior Staff
• Prepare financial reports depicting cost performance on projects
• Develop project plans and summaries, inclusive of scope, schedule, and budget, to support project approvals with Agency leaders
• Lead meetings with Engineering staff to discuss and troubleshoot project issues.

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 managing capital projects, including the monitoring and reporting of cost forecasts against budgets and the management of project schedules.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

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: $97,318 Midpoint: $126,522 Maximum: $155,714

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on 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-17120270

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-08T23:42:52