Airport Engineer, Project Manager, JFK

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 Coordinator for the JFK Tenant Facilities Office provides oversight of conformance with the Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) for a Tenant construction, alteration or maintenance work on or within their leased premises or space at JFK airport facility. The coordinator works closely with and advise 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 coordinator reports to the Manager, of 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

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 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.