Project Manager - Onsite

Project Manager – Core Capital Team

Approximately 4 years

NY/NJ - NJ

Role summary:

Seeking experienced Project Managers to support PANYNJ's Aviation Department in delivering capital infrastructure and airport improvement projects. Each PM will be assigned to a specific airport and manage approximately 5–10 concurrent projects, working as an extension of PANYNJ's existing team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage capital infrastructure projects from planning and design through procurement, construction and close-out.
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Manage consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Track project risks, issues and progress; prepare status reports and management dashboards.

Mandatory qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of capital infrastructure project management experience.
• Experience in planning, design, construction procurement and construction management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to clear airport security/background checks.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior airport/aviation project experience (highly preferred).
• PMP, PE, RA or CCM certifications.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project and project controls.

Work location and schedule

• Assigned to one airport: EWR, JFK, LGA, SWF or TEB.
• Full-time engagement of approximately 40 hours per week.
• Minimum 3 days onsite per week; higher onsite availability preferred.
• Generally 9 AM–5 PM Eastern, Monday–Friday, with some flexibility.
• Occasional after-hours availability for emergencies.
• Travel expenses are not reimbursed.

Other expectations

• Reports to an existing PANYNJ Program Manager.
• Preference for candidates who can commit to the full four-year engagement.
• Selection primarily based on individual qualifications, followed by interviews and potentially a written assessment.