Portfolio Manager (Engineering Projects)

Our client in the public infrastructure sector is seeking a contract based Portfolio Manager to oversee portfolio-level planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance management across a range of capital and operating projects, while partnering closely with engineering, construction, and line-of-business stakeholders.

Duration: 1 year

Location: Hybrid New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineer of Projects (EOP) in the planning, execution, and closeout of projects within the assigned portfolio
• Coordinate portfolio-level budgets, schedules, and resource planning across multiple engineering projects
• Develop and maintain project delivery plans including scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with design, construction, and line departments to support capital plan development, project prioritization, and feasibility assessments
• Establish and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) to support project planning and execution
• Review project delivery plans against approved budgets, cost models, and historical performance; identify and reconcile variances
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost, schedule, accruals, MWBE participation, and risk metrics
• Prepare and maintain accurate expenditure forecasts and performance reports
• Facilitate project and portfolio meetings, capturing key decisions, risks, and action items
• Track progress across all projects within the portfolio and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Support development of capital planning materials and Board-level reporting documentation
• Assist in creating supporting materials such as presentations, reports, and data visualizations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project delivery policies, standards, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing or supporting the delivery of capital projects with significant design and construction components
• Proven experience in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and schedule management across multiple projects
• Strong understanding of project delivery lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout phases
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, and business stakeholders

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6 and Primavera Risk Analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project performance data and identify trends and risks
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Excellent organizational and planning capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and large stakeholder groups
• Proven interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills