Staff Airport Engineer, JFK Airport

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA) invites applications for a Tenant Project Manager position in the JFK Tenant Facilities Office. This role oversees conformance with the Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) for tenant work on leased JFK space, coordinating with tenants, consultants, and contractors and reporting to the TCAP Manager.

Responsibilities include guiding modifications in line with TCAP/TCRM, tracking TCAP metrics, and ensuring timely delivery of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ hands on experience in project management, design, inspection and/or construction.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York City Building Code requirements, construction standards, and other applicable Engineering Design codes.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all tenant leasehold modifications are performed consistent with the established Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) and Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM).
• Maintaining integrity of TCAP and delivering projects within the Metrics setup by the central TCAP office.
• Tracking all pertinent information regarding Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Minor Work Application (MWA) projects including chairing project kickoff meeting with Tenant and their Architect / Engineer of Record, facilitating meetings between QA Design standards unit and Tenant A/EOR to resolve Rider comments, and following up with all parties to meet deadlines.
• Working with JFK Resident Engineer’s Office to assure Final Permit of Occupancy or Use.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management

Tools

Trimble Unity Construct

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the Role

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PA) is a bi-state agency charged with promoting and protecting the commerce of the bi-state ports and undertaking trade and transportation projects to promote regional economic development. The John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Tenant Facilities Office offers the opportunity to work with PA tenant projects which are critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world.

The Tenant Project Manager for the JFK Tenant Facilities Office provides oversight of conformance with the Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) for Tenant construction, alteration or maintenance work on or within their leased premises or space at JFK airport facility. The Project Manager works closely with and advises the PA’s business partners, tenants, consultants, and contractors; serves as the point of contact between the Port Authority team and the Tenant’s team. The Project Manager reports to the Manager, Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all tenant leasehold modifications are performed consistent with the established Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) and Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM).


• Maintaining integrity of Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) and delivering projects within the Metrics setup by the central TCAP office.


• Tracking all pertinent information regarding Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Minor Work Application (MWA) projects including but not limited to, chairing project kickoff meeting with Tenant and their Architect / Engineer of Record, facilitating meeting between Quality Assurance Design (QAD) Standards Unit and Tenant A/EOR to resolve Rider comments, following up both internal and externally with appropriate parties to assure that next step items are meeting deadlines.


• Working closely with JFK Resident Engineer’s Office (REO) staff to assure that a tenant project gets Final Permit of Occupancy or Use on behalf of the Facility Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management.


• A minimum of three (3) years’ hands on experience in project management, design, inspection and/or construction.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license.


• Demonstrated knowledge of New York City Building Code requirements, construction standards, and other applicable Engineering Design codes.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Trimble Unity Construct (formerly eBuilder), Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat.


• Experience in constructions management or engineering project management.


• Experience with PA Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM) and Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) Manual.


• Experience in aviation and/or facilities design and operations.


• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and the principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects and resources.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently utilizing limited available resources to achieve complex goals.


• Strong oral and written communication 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.

Minimum: $58,292 Midpoint: $75,796 Maximum: $93,288

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.