Summer Intern - World Trade Center Engineering, Project & Asset Management

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

The WorldTradeCenterDepartment (WTCD) is looking for a Project Management/Engineering intern to join their Project & Asset Management team!

About the World Trade Center Department & Project and Asset Management Division:

The Project and Asset Management Division (PAMD) provides oversight and drives project delivery in the WTCD from conception to completion, to ensure that projects, in their respective programs, adhere to the determined scope and stay within the approved budget and schedule.  PAMD is responsible for efficient portfolio management of projects including identifying, prioritizing, and organizing projects in conjunction with Facility Operations, Maintenance and Engineering; serving as a liaison between departments on project delivery issues; and maintaining overall program-level responsibility for Capital, Capital Major Works Program (CMWP) and operating and Agency Major Maintenance (AMMP) Programs. In addition, PAMD is responsible for establishing and maintaining program-level scope, cost and schedule controls and directing program and project management.

The PAMD also includes an Asset Management and maintenance planning function which includes the implementation of an automated IBM Maximo Asset Management system to maintain and manage all of the WTC operational assets and systems safely and efficiently.  Asset Management allows for informed decision-making to maximize the useful life of WTC assets while minimizing costs, providing transparency to service providers' preventive maintenance and corrective action processes, and understanding service delivery and labor information for contract negotiation.

Additionally, the division coordinates with the Major Capital Programs (MCP) (formerly WTC Construction Department (WTCC)) regarding turnover of assets and facilities at the WTC, particularly when those assets and facilities transition from construction sites to operating assets that are accessible to the public.

• Identifies and organizes projects in conjunction with Facility Operations and Engineering;
• Serves as a liaison between departments on project delivery issues; and
• Maintains overall business responsibility for Capital and Operating Major Works Programs with Project Management and develops core team members to deliver and implement the projects within these programs throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the WTC Department's Project and Asset Management Division (PAMD) program and project managers to establish project scope, schedule, and budget, includes documenting project requirements, preparing presentation material, meeting with operational staff, performing field and back-of-house space visit, writing meeting notes and gathering background information and project supporting documents
• Assist with WTC facility Asset Management activities (namely IBM Maximo application), includes collecting, compiling asset data and performing data entry.  The candidate may be requested to prepare sketches, drawings, analysis and drafting of whitepapers
• The intern will gain Port Authority experience in capital and operating project development and delivery process for the WTC facilities, in addition to project transitioning from the construction phase to the operational phase

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
• Interest in public service and/or transportation
• Willingness to learn

Desired:

• Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related major
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of Engineering and Architectural concepts of design preferred (mechanical, electrical, civil, transportation and architecture)
• Ability to effectively set priorities, effectively manage tasks assigned, organize work activities, manage time, and multitask to achieve goals
• Experience with field work and/or construction site safety 

Internship Details:

• The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan
• The internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23
• This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)
• The format is expected to be fully in-person at 115 Broadway in Lower Manhattan
• The hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)
• These details are subject to change.

How to Apply:

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• Please submit the following with your application:
  • A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation date
  • A cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey