Senior Project Manager

You will stand out as a candidate and be successful in this role by demonstrating that you are a self-starter and natural problem solver with a high level of technical and social intelligence, who can build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and navigate challenging situations effectively. You must be organized, accountable and adaptive, with the ability to execute efficient project delivery. You must possess a strong desire to carry out the Port Authority’s mission and work collaboratively with diverse project teams and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES
General Project Management: 

• Develop project scopes and assemble necessary resources for successful execution. 

• Create and manage project schedules, track status, and identify critical path items. 

• Estimate project costs, secure funding, and monitor budgets and reimbursements. 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. 

• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. 

• Provide updates and recommendations to senior management and board members. 

• Lead community engagement efforts and project update meetings. 

• Hire and manage consultants, coordinate entitlement processes, and secure permits/approvals. 

• Oversee design, engineering, and construction documentation preparation. 

• Manage project meetings, contractor procurement, and public bidding processes. 

• Process payment applications and ensure compliance with labor standards and procurement requirements. 

• Provide field oversight to ensure successful project execution. 

• Implement projects to enhance river commerce and optimize harbor operations. 

• Manage capital improvements, funding, and special permitting for river terminal projects. 

• Strengthen tenant relationships and address emergency needs as they arise. 

• Support site acquisition, lease negotiations, and property valuation. 

• Manage multiple urban infill, adaptive reuse, and new construction projects with a focus on community engagement and social equity, consultant/construction contract solicitation and administration, and field oversight. 

• Secure entitlements, liability assurances, and funding for redevelopment and environmental remediation. 

• 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with a focus on construction and contractor oversight
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, geology, real estate or related fields preferred
• Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, or Real Estate License preferred