Senior Project Manager, Office of the Chief Security Officer

Port Authority of NY & NJ•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works in the Security Technology and Programs Department’s Security Project Management unit at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The unit implements the agency’s 10-year Security Capital Plan, supports Line Department-led projects through threat assessments, design reviews, and construction audits, coordinates with the Security Technology unit, and conducts studies to address risks and evaluate emerging security technologies. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Security Project Management, this position advances projects and programs through all project life-cycle stages within approved scope, schedule, and budget. The workload includes physical security and security technology projects, as well as security reviews of Line Department-managed and tenant construction projects. The role is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, requires four days in the office, and includes site visits at Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey as needed. The selected candidate must undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or demonstrated comparable experience.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and program management.
Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating design efforts and construction activities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams.
Ability to meet performance and attendance standards and completion of all probationary periods.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively use limited available resources.
Experience understanding and reviewing construction documents.
Experience collaborating in a diverse and inclusive team toward technical excellence.
Knowledge and experience planning and deploying physical security projects, including vehicle barriers and perimeter protection systems, and security technology solutions such as CCTV, access control, radio and communication systems, IP-based network infrastructure, sensors, and applications.
Strengths in customer service, decision-making, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, make decisions within the scope of responsibility, and exercise judgment about when to escalate issues.
Ability to lead or moderate technical discussions among engineering, technical, construction, and facility operations staff, and to negotiate and persuade others to adopt recommended solutions.
Ability to review design drawings containing multiple discipline details and specifications.
Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to stakeholders and prepare and conduct executive briefings.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Registered Architect (RA) license.

Responsibilities

Manage physical security projects, security technology projects, and security reviews of Line Department-managed and tenant construction projects.
Manage projects from inception through closeout, advancing progress and maintaining momentum.
Participate in site visits at Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey as required.
Establish scope, budget, and timeframe for new and planned projects.
Prepare authorization documents, supporting materials, and presentations to secure budget authorizations and contract awards.
Lead integrated project teams, coordinating with engineering design, project delivery, construction management, technology, facility operations, maintenance, security, project management, and procurement staff.
Develop recovery plans as needed to meet project schedule milestones and maintain project budgets.
Maintain project deliverable milestones and ensure timely, high-quality information in monthly project control reporting systems and project briefings.
Identify process efficiencies and mitigate facility operational impacts during project execution.
Analyze and address stakeholder questions and issues; negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts.
Analyze project risks and develop procurement strategies to mitigate them.
Prepare reports and conduct presentations to brief senior management on projects.