Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Portfolio Manager, EPD
This position is 4 days in the office, and 1 day hybrid.
Description of Services The Portfolio Manager will work in the Engineering Project Delivery Division (EPD) and will be a direct report to the Engineer of Projects (EOP). The Portfolio Manager will have the responsibilities of coordinating the budgets and schedules for all Engineering deliverables and for monitoring, reporting and forecasting the Engineering deliverables for the assigned portfolio of projects within the Agency's Capital and Annual Operating Plans. The candidate selected will assist the EOP with Capital Plan Development by working with Design, Construction and the Line Departments on work plans, project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability, while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance. − Assist EOP with the setup, execution, and closeout of all projects within the assigned portfolio. − Work effectively with the team members assigned to projects. − Coordinate with the project team to develop effective work breakdown structures. − Solicit project team input and prepare/revise project delivery plans (proposals to the Line Department) that will document scope, deliverables, resources, schedules, and costs. − Review project delivery plans against existing project authorizations, the agency’s cost pro-forma, and historical project cost and schedule performance. Follow-up with the project team to reconcile or justify any variances. − Track timely approval of project delivery plans and coordinate prompt resolution to any comments. − Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (primarily cost, aging accruals, schedule, MWBE participation and risk performance), identify variances and trends, and provide recommendations. − Prepare expenditure forecasts. − Facilitate and participate in meetings, documenting key notes and action items. − Solicit, communicate, and document progress updates for all projects within the assigned portfolio. − Support the EOP and Chief Engineer's Office with Capital Planning and Board items. − Assist in the development of supporting materials (illustrations, tables, etc.). − Participate in the development and implementation of project delivery policies and procedures, as required. − Establish and maintain electronic data library of all working and completed documents. − Perform other project delivery related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications − Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field. − A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of Architectural/Engineering projects. − Demonstrated experience managing a variety of 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.
Preferred Qualifications − Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and prioritize work. − Strong planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of Project management systems and platforms including Primavera (P6, and Risk Analysis) − Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills including experience making presentations in front of large client groups and upper management staff and communicating effectively with executive staff. − Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision-making skills
Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s approval and interview process.
Flexible work from home options available.