Project Engineer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager to support the Senior Program Manager in delivering Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement and related MCP projects. You will assist in managing design contracts, coordinate with design consultants, and help ensure design development aligned with project requirements.

In this role you will monitor submittals, support field oversight, and maintain comprehensive project documentation, while communicating risks and progress to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of two years of experience in capital projects, preferably including design management or field construction experience.
• Experience supporting design and/or construction of mechanical and/or electrical projects.
• Ability to review technical documents, drawings, specifications and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Program Manager in delivering MBTR and MCP projects.
• Assist in managing design contracts to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Monitor and coordinate design consultants, focusing on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Administer contracts, review invoices, track progress, and support change orders.
• Coordinate with facility operations and stakeholders to support MBTR design development.
• Facilitate coordination between design team and construction management on submissions and commissioning.
• Review and track consultant and contractor submittals for alignment with design intent.
• Provide field oversight by monitoring construction activities and escalating issues.
• Maintain project documentation and QA/acceptance materials.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to leadership and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Architecture/related technical discipline

Experience in capital projects (design management or field construction)

Job description

Description

About the Role

Major Capital Projects (MCP) has overall responsibility for the design and construction delivery of the new Midtown Bus Terminal and the construction management of the core and shell of the new Hudson Tunnels for the Gateway Development Commission.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Program Manager in the delivery of assigned project components for the Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement (MBTR) and ancillary MCP projects.
• Assist in managing design contracts to ensure work is delivered within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor and coordinate the work of design consultants, particularly mechanical and electrical systems supporting the MBTR projects, including specialized Mechanical and Electrical reports from subconsultants.
• Administer contracts, including review of invoices, tracking progress, and supporting change order processing.
• Coordinate with facility operations and stakeholders to support design development related to MBTR project.
• Facilitate coordination between design team and construction management regarding mechanical and electrical system submission and commissioning.
• Review and track consultant and contractor submittals, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design intent.
• Support field oversight by monitoring construction activities, identifying issues, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, including technical records, reports, and quality assurance/acceptance materials.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to project leadership and support coordination across project teams .

Minimum Qualification s

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university .
• A minimum of two years of experience in capital projects, preferably including design management or field construction experience .

Desired Qualifications

• R elevant experience supporting design and/or construction of mechanical and / or electrical projects, including coordination of scope, schedule, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, processes, and project delivery methods.
• A bility to review technical documents, drawings, specifications and support coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and support project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical 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.

Skills

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: $ 90, 012 Midpoint: $1 17,018 Maximum: $ 144,014

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.

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] .

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