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Project Manager, Capital Plan/Maintenance, JFK

Yesterday Queens, NY

Description

About the Role

The Aviation Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is currently seeking a Project Manager to manage projects included in JFK's Capital Plan and Agency Major Maintenance Program.

Additional information:

The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Check as mandated by 49CFR 1542 and will be required to obtain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) ID card with Airfield Non-Movement Area Driving and Escort Privileges.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects of varying complexities at JFK. The Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Manage scoping and authorization process for all assigned projects, including the justifications, planning approach, identification and study of alternatives
  • Establishing project schedules and budgets
  • Managing project planning, design, construction and close-out efforts
  • Work closely with facility physical plant/operations staff and engineering staff
  • Coordinating the efforts of multiple staff departments
  • Ensuring all required permits or agreements with regulatory authorities are secured
  • Ensuring the timely completion of projects within scope, schedule and budget

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, construction management or as a design engineer of infrastructure projects.
  • Any infrastructure project management experience in design or construction of roadways, buildings, transportation, airport or related field.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications

Highly qualified candidates will present the following profile:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
  • Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in New York or New Jersey is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering design, architecture, and/or construction fields including establishment of project plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility operations and security requirements into project plans.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, estimating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and/or inspecting costs, work, and contractor and consultant performance.
  • Experience working with outside agencies including, but not limited to the FAA, DOT's and environmental agencies

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 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Client-provided location(s): Queens, NY
Job ID: Port_Authority-16836989
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-25T23:44:38

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Holiday Events
      • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • Financial Counseling
      • Pension
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program