New Head of Construction for Port Authority Mega-Projects swings big

Chaos. Stress. Complications at every turn. That’s par for the course when you're steering some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the region.

Amanda Rogers knows it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

“I’ve recognized throughout my career that not everyone finds that fun,” Rogers said with a smile. “But I certainly find it fun. Every day is different.”

As the Port Authority’s newly appointed director of construction for major capital projects, it’s Rogers’ job to find collaborative, innovative ways to overcome those “fun” challenges enroute to completing mega-projects like John F. Kennedy International Airport’s redevelopment, the George Washington Bridge’s restoration and the new Midtown Bus Terminal. Along the way, she’s shining a path forward for the next generation of women rising through the ranks of the construction and engineering trades.