Leading With Impact with Amanda Rogers of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Amanda Rogers, Director of Construction and Chief of Construction - Aviation of  The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, shares insights from her career leading complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Amanda highlights lessons on resilience, collaboration and the importance of mentorship and workforce development, while showing how leadership and adaptability drive success across projects of all scales.

Key Takeaways:

(04:29) How early experiences shape long-term growth and career direction.

(08:06) The importance of structured programs in developing future industry leaders.

(12:13) Why both major projects and smaller initiatives contribute to community impact.

(16:24) Approaches to addressing challenges in high-pressure and dynamic environments.

(21:05) The value of planning, flexibility and teamwork for achieving project goals.

(24:12) How selecting strategies tailored to each initiative ensures effective delivery.

(28:18) Encouraging fresh ideas and perspectives from emerging professionals.

Resources Mentioned:

Amanda Rogers’ profile

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey website

Port Authority Internship Program

Port Authority Associates Program

Port Authority engineering job opportunities

Best tacos in NYC according to Amanda!

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