Port Authority Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ
About the Role
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Division (QAD), Manager of Structural Integrity, the successful candidate will manage condition survey projects and manage the response to, and assist in, evaluating immediate structural deficiencies at assigned Port Authority facilities. In addition, this individual will perform reviews of condition survey reports and biennial bridge inspection reports. The selected candidate will be handling multiple projects as a Project Manager and will also manage Task Leaders assigned to those projects:
Responsibilities
• Manage the response to Immediate Actions.
• Attend nighttime and/or weekend inspections as needed.
• Perform structural inspections of a variety of infrastructure assets, including bridges, buildings, and retaining walls.
• Evaluate structural defects, deterioration, and safety concerns, and recommend appropriate repairs or corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other Quality Assurance Division Managers to prepare annual Quality Assurance Division budgets for Condition Surveys for Line Department and Facility approval.
• Allocate projects to consultants and in-house staff within the guidelines established by the Procurement Department.
• Develop RFPs and Attachment A for Condition Survey Projects. Manage the RFP process and negotiate fees for Task Order consultant assignments.
• Maintain and update the Structural Integrity Database (SID) for condition survey report data, immediate actions and priority repairs.
• Assists in the management of staff and consultants directly and through directives to subordinates
Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Five or more years of specific condition inspection and design experience of various types of structures.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering design and/or construction fields including the preparation of reports and construction documents, setting priorities, scheduling and budgetary control
• Familiarity with New York State, New Jersey state and FHWA requirements for biennial inspection of bridges and tunnels and familiarity with various other codes including AASHTO specifications.
• Ability to respond to emergency structural situations.
• Possess valid driver's license.
• Proficiency and effectiveness in written and oral communication skills are essential.
Desired Qualifications
• Professional Engineering license in New York and/or New Jersey.
• Completion of Bridge Inspection Training Courses: NHI 130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges), NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher.
• Completion of Tunnel Inspection Training Course: NHI Course No. 130110 (Tunnel Safety Inspection).
• Experience in bridge and/or building repair design.
• Ability to assess inspection findings, effectively reach a sound conclusion and recommend repairs.
• Be physically fit to climb various types of structures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Self-motivated and experienced in working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD, etc.
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. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates 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: $110,474 Midpoint: $143,613 Maximum: $176,748
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.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.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 EmployerThe 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].The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.