Description

　　The Project Delivery Division serves as the Engineering Department's client service representatives to assure delivery of all engineering services as requested by the Line Departments. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Engineer, the Chief of Engineering Project Delivery (EPD) will work with staff both within the division, as well as across the Engineering and Line Departments to assure projects are delivered within committed schedules and budgets. The Chief of EPD will provide leadership and guidance for overall project delivery including project initiation, schedule, and budget performance, as well as identification and mitigation of issues throughout project lifecycles.

　　Responsibilities:

　　This position will be accountable for the following:

　　Oversight for all matters related to the Capital Plan and State of Good Repair rescoring effortsOversight for all matters related to management of each Line Department project portfolio housed within the functional units of the divisionEnsure delivery on the agency's committed milestones by working closely with project teams to identify project issues and to drive activities aimed at cost control and schedule recoveryServe as the client service representative with the Line Departments for delivery of engineering servicesContinuous monitoring of the operation of EPD to identify potential areas for improvement to the overall function and to implement strategic/ organizational changes Partner with leadership in the Engineering and Line Departments to meet client expectations by fostering effective collaboration and providing communication to all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the projectsWork with Line Departments to minimize scope changesContinuously identifying areas of project delivery improvement and leading efforts to increase the Engineering Department's effectiveness in overall project delivery.Representing the Engineering Department with Capital Planning Oversight committee (CPOC) and Board actions including offsets, project deferrals, scope, budget and schedule baselines, and project contingencies.

　　Qualifications:

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

　　A minimum of twelve (12) years' experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or universityProfessional Engineer's (P.E.) or Registered Architect's (R.A.) license requiredDemonstrated experience with capital projects that involve significant design and construction elements including the monitoring and reporting of cost forecasts against budgets and the management of project schedules.Demonstrated work history of progressively responsible management positions, including demonstrated experience working with senior and executive level managementExperience managing a large staff compromised of permanent Port Authority staff as well as consultant staffThorough knowledge of Engineering's delivery process including design and construction management, construction estimating and project budgeting and schedulingPossess strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision-making skills.Demonstrated experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups and project teams.Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to achieve broad business goals and to understand the impact on various stakeholders within and outside the Port Authority.Substantive knowledge of Port Authority policies and procedures related to management systems, administration, the capital authorization and agenda review processes and document control.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resourcesAbility to effectively utilize, motivate, and develop staff

　　Desired:

　　Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

　　Thorough knowledge of the Port Authority policies and procedures related to project development and implementation.Thorough knowledge of engineering and project management processes and procedures as well as a clear understanding of cross-departmental interrelationships.Demonstrated superior analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.Recognized leadership qualities in the guidance of team efforts to deliver project objectives.Proficiency with Port Authority project-related systems such as the Integrated Capital Management System (ICMS), Primavera, the Project Delivery Proposal System (PDPS), and Win Trak (Contract Management System) and SAP.

　　How to Apply:

　　Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a combined cover letter and 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.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

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