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About the Role
Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams within the transportation sector. The Project Principal (PP) leads, manages, and coordinates multidisciplinary design delivery teams for capital and operating projects across various stages of planning, design development, and construction. The PP serves as the primary design point of contact, accountable for assigned projects and coordinating Design Division services according to scope, schedule, and budget.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Engineer of Projects and Line Department Project Manager to develop and finalize the project scope of work, schedule and Design Division services budget for approval.
- Lead and coordinate technical project delivery, including coordinated design packages at various design stages, in accordance with the approved project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manage the productivity and efficiency of the design team throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage consultant design services and audit services by Port Authority staff of design deliverables, including conceptual design, final design drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies performed by consultants.
- Schedule and lead design team progress meetings, maintain and manage project action items, and coordinate with other Project Principals and internal design stakeholders to identify and leverage synergies between projects.
- Provide timely, transparent, and accurate project status information and elevate issues as necessary for resolution.
- Manage design team efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary work to minimize design and contract document coordination issues, including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions.
- Lead design team efforts to finalize, compile and issue bid documents and complete the QA/QC process.
- Coordinate with the Engineer of Projects and Line Department Project Manager to obtain required signatures, approvals and permits from internal and external stakeholders, as necessary.
- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer during Stage IV construction and manage appropriate and responsive design team support services, including participation in meetings and site visits, timely RFI responses and submittal reviews, and preparation of PACCs when necessary.
- Assist the Senior Design Executive and Design Program Manager in coordinating the technical aspects of Design-Build solicitation documents, including the preparation of compliant technical documents to support the development of a Basis of Design.
- Perform ongoing monitoring and oversight of the technical design team, facilitating the expedited review and audit of design submissions, shop drawings and submittals, and providing timely responses to Requests for Information.
- Oversee the work of the technical design team to ensure prescribed workflow strategies are being executed when processing submittals and Requests for Information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions managing a multidisciplinary team in delivering the design of transportation projects, including experience as a Lead Engineer/Architect.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a diverse workforce with varying work backgrounds, expertise, and levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be persuasive with staff at all levels.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Internal applicants must meet performance and attendance standards and have completed all probationary periods.
- Applicant’s attendance and job performance records will be reviewed in accordance with Port Authority policy.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in establishing project plans, setting priorities, coordinating activities, handling multiple tasks simultaneously and delegating tasks and responsibilities that are multifaceted and complex.
- Licensed to practice Engineering or Architecture in New York or New Jersey.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, SharePoint, eBuilder, SAP, Bluebeam Revu, PDPS and WinTrak.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate a complex organizational structure.
- Experience managing a large full-service, multidisciplinary technical project team engaged in all phases of engineering design for transportation facilities.
- Rapid adaptability to new information, continuous improvement, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; and a track record of acting decisively and effectively under pressure.
- Results-oriented, with a strong customer focus.
- Thorough knowledge of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Engineering’s project delivery process, including design and construction management, construction cost estimating, and project budgeting and scheduling processes.
- Experience with alternative procurement strategies.
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes and laws governing design in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey region.
- Experience as a supervisor overseeing the day-to-day performance of two or more direct reports.
Location
- 4 WTC
Work Type
- Remote a maximum of one day per week
- In-person collaboration is essential
Experience Level
- 10 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum: $119,678
- Midpoint: $155,582
- Maximum: $191,490
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
About the Company
- The Port Authority’s airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region.
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
- 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.