Description
About the Role
Major Capital Projects (MCP) has overall responsibility for the design and construction delivery of the new Midtown Bus Terminal, the construction management of the core and shell of the new Hudson Tunnels for the Gateway Development Commission, planning for the Cross Harbor Freight Program, and other projects assigned to it.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Assistant Director, Stakeholder Relations, the Project Engineer will assist in the planning of projects in the Department; by leading the coordination effort with project stakeholders, including interdepartmental and external Stakeholders, such as City Agencies and Community Boards.
- The selected candidate will evaluate and resolve impacts to various projects from stakeholder change requests and produce 2D and 3D graphics using special software for presentation to executive management.
- These activities will serve to gain stakeholder support for the Departments Projects and advance the objectives of optimizing project costs, schedule and operations, through coordination with stakeholders.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Project Management or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 2-3 years' experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in architectural design, engineering design, or urban planning, producing construction documents, expert use of AutoCAD and graphic rendering platforms, and producing legal exhibits.
- Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of graphic software including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, 3D Max, Vray for Sketchup, Rhino, Adobe Software's - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including report and PowerPoint preparation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience interacting with executive management and construction professionals within and outside the Port Authority.
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to manage other project engineering staff and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals.
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
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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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.