Project Manager

Haydanconsultantsinc; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haydan Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil, structural, electrical, and environmental projects for the Port Department. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, relevant project management experience, and a valid driver’s license. This role requires successful negotiation, strong communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital, port development, or facility construction projects.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Professional Engineer or Architect’s License in New York or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of civil and environmental projects.
• Ensure timely completion of projects within scope and budget.
• Draft high quality scoping and authorization documents.
• Develop relationships with Port facility staff.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

People management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Port Authority software

Job description

Project Managers, Ports Department

Haydan Consultants, Inc. is looking to hire a Project Manager to support one of our major clients.

Section I – General Skill/Knowledge Requirements

• Proven ability to deliver multiple simultaneous projects on time and on budget.
• Proven track record of working independently and "owning" one’s work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience establishing project plans, setting priorities, managing risks, and coordinating design and construction activities.
• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders including facility staff, external stakeholders, other contractors, and executive leadership.
• Experience interfacing with and negotiating amongst multiple stakeholders to resolve project conflicts and maintain project scheduling.
• Experience managing projects in a transportation environment and/or among ongoing operations.
• Experience in project work related to waterfront construction, civil construction, transportation facilities, parking facilities, new or existing utility infrastructures, and roadways and bridge structures, as well as paving and demolitions of existing structures.
• Working knowledge of governmental regulations, such as environmental permitting.
• Working knowledge of Construction Standards and Industry Codes.
• Professional Engineer or Architect’s License in New York or New Jersey.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with waterfront projects preferred but not required.

Section II – General Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in managing capital, port development, or facility construction projects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) to work in a maritime environment as required by Department of Homeland Security.
• Proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft Office products and ability to become competent with Port Authority software and reporting systems.

Section III – Specific Task Assignment

Reporting to one of two Program Managers in the Capital Program Delivery unit of the Port Department, this position is responsible for delivering a portfolio of civil, structural, electrical, architectural, and environmental projects identified in the Port Department’s 2026-2035 capital plan that support regional maritime operations at PA marine terminals, intermodal facilities, roadways, buildings and related facilities.

PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ | Engineering Department

• Day-to-day project management of a diverse portfolio of projects in various stages of delivery, from development through design, bidding, construction, and close out.
• Working within the Port Authority’s capital approval process to release funds for specific projects as needed to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Leading, facilitating, and attending meetings to resolve technical issues and achieve consensus on each project’s approach throughout their life cycle.
• Developing relationships and working closely with Port facility staff, PA Engineering’s design and construction divisions, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Attending meetings at Port facilities at least monthly for stakeholder engagement, project site visits and coordination efforts.
• Navigating project complexities, anticipating stakeholder needs, and developing potential mitigation solutions.
• Providing timely, accurate and regular updates to the Program Managers as requested for briefings to executive leadership.
• Drafting high quality scoping and authorization documents including but not internal capital authorization documents, board items, briefing folders, and presentations, ensuring that all project related information is current and accurate as required.
• Coordinating with other capital improvement projects on all design and construction interface issues.
• Ensuring timely completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensuring all required permits or agreements with regulatory authorities are secured.
• Providing periodic reporting to various teams, including executive management.