Assistant Manager, Physical Plant and Maintenance (PABT)

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.
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