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Summer Intern, Facility Construction Support

AT The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Summer Intern, Facility Construction Support

Jersey City, NJ

Description

About the Internship

The Operations Service Department (OSD) is a central service provider that advances and supports core business needs and overall agency goals and objectives. These services include maintenance of the automotive fleet, dining services, general staff support services, centralized maintenance support of our facilities, and ensuring the safety, fire protection, and occupational health of the public we serve and our employees.

Responsibilities

  • Work on process improvements utilizing Microsoft's products such as SharePoint, Flows, PowerApps, Power BI.
  • Work with construction personnel and engineers to design repairs and projects around the agency
  • Write RFIs (requests for information) to designers to get clarification on construction projects
  • Assist with construction project budgets, schedules, and estimates
  • Help prepare turnover documents to obtain PTOs (Permits to Occupy/Certificates of occupancy)
  • Perform internal construction inspections to ensure compliance with all specifications, best practices, and designs
  • Update inventory of the entire FCSD motor vehicle fleet, materials, tools, and equipment. This will include working closely with our FM-3 equipment supervisor and traveling to the various facilities where we keep our vehicles.
  • Data entry of completed work orders into Maximo/RDMS for Sign Shop

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
  • Major in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong experience using personal computers, including Microsoft Products: SharePoint, Lists, Power BI, PowerApps, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
  • Previous experience with non-MMIS computerized maintenance management systems (such as Enviance, Maximo, Asset Works M5, or others) is a plus.
  • Ability to interact effectively with various levels of PA staff and the general public.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
  • Ability to understand and be able to integrate customer service needs into day-to-day decision-making.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Internship Details

  • The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025
  • This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
  • The format is expected to be fully in-person

Selection Process

  • Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
  • If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
  • Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

  • The hourly rate range is $17.63 to $29.57 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
  • Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
  • Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
  • Facility Tours
  • Career Panels
  • Social/Networking Events

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 Employer

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

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: Port_Authority-15345907
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program