2018 Major Capital Projects Associates Program

The Major Capital Projects Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking for future leaders in Engineering and Construction Management to join the Major Capital Projects (MCP) Associates Program. This is a unique program and a distinctive opportunity within the Major Capital Projects Department.

About Major Capital Projects:

MCP is responsible for delivering a number of active Port Authority projects totaling approximately $70 billion, which include the World Trade Center Construction, the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program, the Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement and many of the future megaprojects critical to the region.

About the Program:

The MCP Associates Program is a two-year program where Associates spend their first year rotating across different aspects of major capital delivery, encompassing both construction and project management, designed to expose Associates to the various functions within MCP Department. In their second year, Associates begin working in their permanent assignment within the MCP Department.

The MCP Department is responsible for some of the largest projects in the region. As an Associate, you will have frequent opportunities to work alongside seasoned professionals helping you in building your professional credentials while giving you the opportunity to serve the public and improve the region’s transportation infrastructure. Throughout the program, the Associates will have opportunities to participate in educational and professional development sessions, training, and partner with senior management as part of the mentoring program.

Associates will have the opportunity to rotate through the following areas:

• Construction Management – management, supervision, inspection and administration of active construction projects and/or work orders

• Project Management – management of scope, budget and schedule for conceptual design, preliminary design and final design of construction projects and/or work orders

• Safety Management – management and supervision of construction safety requirements

• Cost Control Group – management and development of project financials, including budgeting, estimating, tracking and payments

• Tenant Construction Group – management, supervision and inspection of tenant construction projects

• Procurement and Claims Group – management of project procurement and evaluation of construction claims

At the conclusion of the rotations, Associates will then be permanently placed within the Major Capital Projects Department in either a Construction Management or Project Management role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field

1 – 3 years of work experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field. This could include experience in design, construction, project management.

We are seeking candidates who have a clear passion in public service management and a demonstrated interest in building a career in construction and project management. Candidates are selected based on academic achievement, analytical and communication skills, and work experience.

The deadline to apply for the Major Capital Projects Associates Program is Wednesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:59pm EST.