Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Capital Project Management Division (CPMD), the selected candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple projects that comprise an integral part of PATH's capital program.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the initiation, development, and implementation of multiple projects simultaneously in support of PATH's capital program. The selected candidate will assist the senior program manager in providing representation with Management & Budget Division (MBD), Project Management Office (PMO), Capital Planning Oversight Committee (CPOC), and Engineering on issues related to the capital plan as well as the development of strategies to support the success of program/project plans, change management, and the prioritization of projects as required. In addition, the candidate will work closely with other CPMD staff, division superintendents and their key staff, and the Engineering Department, in the prioritization, development, and delivery of PATH's capital program. The selected candidate will work closely with PATH, Engineering, Law, Procurement, PMO, Capital Planning, and other key staff departments to resolve potential significant issues and ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. The selected candidate will prepare project documentation for CPOC and the Board to ensure that it is accurate and provides the proper level of information to facilitate all internal reviews and final approval. The selected candidate will draft performance measures and manage his/her projects to achieve goals, including timeliness, cost efficiency, and high quality, and draft various periodic PATH program status reports for senior staff so that they are up to date and contain the required key information.
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Responsibilities
The selected candidate will function as a liaison with key staff in resolution of conflicts among both internal and external project stakeholders that may impede project progress. This incumbent will monitor status of project design and construction, cost and schedule controls, and other areas of project oversight. Working with other PATH staff, this position will be responsible to follow-up and collaborate with various technical, financial, and administrative staff to address critical project oversight issues, and provide necessary responses to assure continued project progress. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing look-a-heads for design, construction, and administrative activities.
- Managing technical teams to deliver sequenced construction efforts.
- Coordinating the projects planned construction activities to obtain optimal results in cost and schedule.
- Monitoring construction conditions in the field.
- Notifying appropriate staff and consultants of issues requiring attention.
- Resolving conflicts among project stakeholders.
- Providing guidance and direction to on-site contractor and consultants.
- Reviewing and approving on-site contractor and consultant invoices.
- Represent Port Authority interests at stakeholder meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline, from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience in engineering, project, and/or construction management.
- Candidate must be able to perform surveys and oversee projects on construction sites and within tunnels. Must be capable of scaling ladders, traverse railroad tracks, etc as required.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
- Demonstrated experience in engineering, project, and/or construction management including the maintenance of project plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility operations and security requirements into project plans;
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals;
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of project management strategies, processes, and procedures;
- Professional registration as an engineer or architect.
- PMP Certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of PATH mechanical and electrical systems.
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
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About PATH:
The Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH), an FRA-regulated commuter railroad, is the primary transit link between Manhattan and New Jersey communities and suburban commuter railroads. Carrying over 75 million passengers per year, PATH trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one of the few 24-hour systems in the world. Since the early 20th Century, PATH and its predecessor, the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad, have carried passengers between New Jersey and points in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, serving as a key link in the region's transportation network and as a catalyst for continued residential, commercial and employment growth.
PATH operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH's unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.