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Amanda is the Deputy Chief of Engineer for the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Amanda manages the day to day business of the Port Authority’s Engineering Department.

The Engineering Department is integral to delivering the Port Authority’s robust capital plan as well as maintains the Authorities infrastructure in a state of good repair. The Engineering Department consists of 525 direct employees across 6 Divisions; Engineering/ Architectural Design, Construction Management, Operations, Project Delivery, Quality Assurance and Asset Management.

Due to the volume of its portfolio the Engineering Department relies heavily on support from the Architectural and Engineering Consultant community to supplement its staff. Prior to her appointment to the Deputy Chief Engineer she was the Chief of Aviation Construction within the Engineering Department. Amanda assisted the Chief of Construction to manage the Construction Management Division which oversees all construction programs and initiatives at the Port Authority facilities.

Amanda has extensive experience on major capital programs utilizing alternate delivery methods such as JFK Redevelopment, Newark Redevelopment, The Restore the George Program, LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment and JFK AirTrain. She has always strived to be part
of the most complex projects the agency and NY/NJ region has to offer.

Amanda is a graduate from Manhattan College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, is a New York and New Jersey licensed professional Engineer , a certified construction manager (CCM) and a LEED accredited professional.