Assistant Manager, Physical Plant and Maintenance (PABT)

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks an Assistant Manager, Physical Plant and Maintenance to oversee maintenance, environmental, and construction programs at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT). The role requires coordinating with project management and engineering staff, supervising a diverse team, and ensuring projects stay within budget.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a valid Driver’s License, and experience managing major facility maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience managing major facility maintenance programs OR designing or constructing building infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct a wide variety of maintenance, contracts, labor agreements, and supervision of maintenance staff across multiple programs.
• Evaluate maintenance systems and related reports.
• Coordinate infrastructure renewal activities and capital projects with Project Management, Asset Management and Engineering Staff.
• Manage the Maintenance Unit’s budget.
• Oversee coordination of physical plant activities for construction projects and inspections.
• Develop project proposals including scope of work and budget for review and approval.

Skills

Driver's License

Facility maintenance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

BudgetPRO

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, TB&T Physical Plant (PPM), the Assistant Manager, Physical Plant and Maintenance is responsible and accountable for managing the performance of the Port Authority Bus Terminal’s (PABT) Maintenance, Structural Integrity, Environmental, Hazardous Waste Management, Sanitation, Tenant Alteration Process, and Construction programs, including in-house projects.

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, TB&T Physical Plant (PPM), the Assistant Manager, Physical Plant and Maintenance is responsible and accountable for managing the performance of the Port Authority Bus Terminal’s (PABT) Maintenance, Structural Integrity, Environmental, Hazardous Waste Management, Sanitation, Tenant Alteration Process, and Construction programs, including in-house projects.

Responsibilities

• The APPM will direct a wide variety of activities including overall maintenance of the facility; developing, reviewing and monitoring contracts; overseeing the administration of these contracts; administration of maintenance labor agreements and participation in maintenance grievance and disciplinary hearings; supervision of maintenance staff.
• Evaluating maintenance systems and data and related reports.
• Coordinating infrastructure renewal activities and capital projects with Project Management, Asset Management and Engineering Staff.
• Managing the Maintenance Unit’s budget.
• Coordinating all physical plant activities with project management, engineering, other departments, and outside agencies for construction projects, including special inspections.
• The APPM will have oversight responsibilities for managing multiple projects of varying complexities, including in-house construction projects performed at the PABT by maintenance staff of various trade disciplines.
• The APPM will be required to develop project proposals including scope of work and budget requirements for review and approval by the department.
• Monitor project progress for milestone completion and ensure expenditures are within budget.
• Establish and monitor performance objectives for all designated staff associated with those projects.
• Other responsibilities will include, but not be limited to facility tenant support, and assistance as needed with Port Authority Bus Terminal replacement project efforts. In the absence of the PPM, the APPM may assume responsibility for the maintenance operations at the PABT.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated experience managing major facility maintenance programs OR designing or constructing building infrastructure systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of major building systems and programs including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Environmental, and Fire Protection and Life Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate support for the development, design, and construction of various facility projects.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and evaluating contract drawings, tenant alteration and applications, to identify associated impacts on the facility and recommend alternatives.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse array of supervisory and field staff, including demonstrated experience supervising unionized staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under a variety of conditions, with the ability to maximize resources and operate independently; be reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have the ability to report to work expeditiously in response to facility emergencies including snow alerts.
• Demonstrated ability to set work priority to adjust to changing situations.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, understanding and integrating customer service needs into the day-to-day decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and employ problem-solving approaches that are sensitive to organizational, community and customer concerns.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Port Authority operating policies and procedures, including those related to administration, budget, human resources, maintenance procedures, business planning, contract administration, and the authorization process.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP, BudgetPRO, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $119,678 Midpoint: $155,582 Maximum: $191,490

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

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