Engineer of Projects

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of NY & NJ seeks an Engineer of Projects (EOP) to lead engineering deliverables for TB&T projects in a dynamic transportation portfolio.

You will liaise between engineering teams and project management partners, guiding scope, schedule, and budgets while fostering staff development and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in development and delivery of transportation, A/E, and tech projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college.
• Experience leading diverse technical/project management teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, and decision skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main liaison between Engineering Teams and TB&T Project Management partners.
• Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and performance for assigned projects.
• Lead and motivate staff to align with industry engineering and PM practices.
• Report to Senior EOP on schedule milestones and budget performance.
• Coordinate with partners to select project delivery mechanisms (DBB, DB, CMAR).
• Ensure clear communication and documented project communications and meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license (NY/NJ)

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost estimating software

Job description

About the Role

Would you like to put your Engineering and Project Management skills to the test? Are you ready to work on Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals (TB&T) Projects that help the traveling public get to their destination? 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 (EOP). Reporting to the Senior EOP, the Engineer of Projects, will be the main liaison between Engineering Teams and Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals Project Management partners and is responsible for managing all committed Engineering deliverables and services for an assigned project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main Engineering Department point of contact with TB&T 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.
• Lead, develop and motivate staff (as assigned), ensuring that the highest level of staff capabilities align with the best industry engineering and project management practices.
• Report to Senior EOP, Engineering Program Executive on project performance regarding compliance with schedule milestones and budget.
• Lead the project team to troubleshoot project issues, develop corrective action plans, implement new initiatives and fast-track projects.
• Collaborate with TB&T Department partners to evaluate and advance the most efficient project delivery mechanism, i.e. Design Bid Build, Design Build, CMAR, etc.
• Coordinate with TB&T Department partners on the development of quality Project Management Plans and scopes, establishment of engineering budgets and schedule forecasts for Capital Plan projects.
• Ensure prompt and effective oral and written communication among engineering teams, key Line Department stakeholders and Engineering senior staff during all project phases. This includes well- documented meeting minutes, baseline scopes, project changes and all formal communications including presentations to Engineering Senior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects, transportation infrastructure and technology projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse work groups of technical/project management professionals, and influencing project teams and stakeholders
• Possess superior interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of New York or New Jersey.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or demonstrated knowledge of project management and control principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, estimating, risk management, managing resources, and monitoring work.
• Thorough knowledge of technical delivery process including structural/asset integrity assessments, design and construction, procurement, estimating, project budgeting, scheduling and permitting
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of the Agency’s Capital and Operating Authorization and project management processes, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding, developing, and overseeing employees to achieve organizational goals including setting clear performance expectations, providing regular coaching and feedback, conducting performance reviews, and fostering employee engagement.

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.

Minimum: $ 119,678 Midpoint: $ 155,582 Maximum: $ 191,490

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.