Program assistant Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

About the Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) New York and/or New Jersey Office is looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a civil engineering firm. As an Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will coordinate the budgets and schedules for all Engineering deliverables related to the Agency’s major programs, as well as monitoring, reporting, and forecasting deliverables for their assigned portfolio of projects within the Agency’s Capital and Annual Operating Plans. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on and Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the various aspects of project life cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing for each assigned project. Following responsibilities represent a partial list of typical functions: * Advance projects through established milestones, developing and implementing recovery plans for unanticipated delays. * Assist with the Capital Plan Development by working with Design, Construction and the Line Departments on work plans, project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance. * Be the primary point-of-contact for the Engineering Department from Design through Construction to ensure that Engineering budgets and schedules align with the approved portfolio and mitigate any potential scope changes to ensure alignment with TPC. * Collaborate with project team to retain the necessary internal and external resources, including appropriate professional services, to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design. * Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are maintained. * Establish consistent work plans, budgets, business rules and project development for the successful delivery of Engineering projects. * Interact with Port Authority staff departments to establish agreements, force accounts and the like in support of project work. * Prepare project status reports for supervisors, senior and executive staff on a periodic basis. * Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans. * Work with Line/ Engineering staff to develop detailed project scope of work based on a statement of problem or a desired outcome. Establish project economics and timeline in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders. To Be Successful You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to provide leadership, collaboration, and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications: * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects. * Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university * Demonstrated experience in management, engineering design, and/or construction fields including establishment of plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility requirements into project plans. * Demonstrated experience working on Port Authority projects and/or large capital programs from a design and construction aspects. * Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, procurement, project planning and development, and risk management protocols. * Demonstrated superior customer service, decision-making, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; and excellent communication skills as this position is client facing. * Extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups, project teams and internal and external stakeholders, including Regulatory Agencies and public utilities. * Substantive knowledge of Port Authority policies and procedures related to management systems, administration, the capital authorization, and agenda review processes helpful. * Substantive knowledge of project management scheduling, cost control, and scope/code compliance review procedures, change order process, along with knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and construction principals. Benefits and Perks * Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities * Flexible Work Schedule * Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits * Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off) * 6-Week Parental Leave * Paid Holidays * Life Insurance * Short and Long-term Disability Program * 401K Program with Employer Match * Profit Sharing * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Referral Program * Employee Appreciation Program * IEI University * An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program * Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view * You are welcome to be your authentic self * Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $220,000 per year