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Description

About the Role:

The Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking a Senior Project Control Specialist to support the development and implementation of the Agency’s Capital plan. The position may require travel to other Port Authority facilities as needed. Reporting to and under the supervision of the Manager, Project Controls, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing project control support services to assist Project Managers, Program Managers and Program Directors in the efficient delivery of Capital projects included in the Agency’s 2017-2026 Capital plan. The selected candidate will also work collaboratively on joint and team projects within the office, these efforts will require coordination with the Agency’s various business and supporting departments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, manage and update projects schedules and cost forecast in Oracle Primavera P6 and the Integrated Capital Management System (ICMS) on a monthly basis or as needed in concert with the project managementteam.

• Maintain proper project and activity codes in the Primavera Systems.

• Review project status periodically and identify schedule/costvariance.

• Perform project/program/portfolio cost and scheduleanalysis.

• Prepare and present monthly capital performance reports to assist in preparation of executive level summaryreports.

• Support the business department in Capital planningprioritization.

• Conduct analysis of the Capital plan spending and forecasting, evaluate and report on project progress andperformance.

• Provide assistance to the project management team in obtaining standardized reports from agency-wide project controlsystems.

• Coordinate and collaborate with other project controls specialists; mentor and supervise junior project controls staff, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree inengineering, accounting, economic or business administration discipline from an accredited college or university highly preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of project controls/management experience.

• In lieu of abachelor’sdegree, amin of 7 years of demonstrated progressive work experience in Project Controls/Managementor related field would be acceptable.

• Hands-on knowledge of any Project Scheduling Software. Oracle Primavera/ P6 Preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

• Thorough understanding of project control concepts, processes and procedures, including project cost control and reporting, project scheduling, project performance reporting, development of project work breakdown structures and reporting on project variances from approvedplan;

• Knowledge of Port Authority software and reportingsystems;

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively, utilizing limited resources to achieve complexgoals;

• Project controls experience on medium to large-scale projects in Aviation, Rail, Highways/Roadways, Bridges or Buildings and Utilityindustries;

• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, cost-benefit analysis, planning and evaluation, and risk managementprotocols;

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to present findings to management andstakeholders;

• Proven ability to work effectively within groups and to complete assigned tasksindependently;

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe AcrobatPro;

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute is desirable.

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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