Summer Intern, Construction Logistics

Description

About the Internship

The Major Capital Projects (MCP) Department is seeking a Summer Intern to support its Construction Logistics team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to construction logistics and community-facing functions that support some of the region's most complex transportation infrastructure projects including the Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment. Interns will work alongside experienced Port Authority professionals, gaining experience in construction logistics, community affairs, construction tech adoption, public administration, and city planning issues in one of the world's busiest urban regions. This role sits at the center of MCP's mission to deliver major construction projects effectively and efficiently, offering valuable experience for students interested in construction in an urban setting, public service, or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop tech adoption strategies within the Port Authority Major Capital Projects Department.
• Develop materials alongside both Port Authority Social Media and Marketing teams.
• Support DOT permit logging efforts for the Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment.
• Coordinate with "Community Connectors" program in support of the Midtown Bus Terminal Redevelopment.
• Work with Port Authority architecture and design team to support communication strategies for various capital projects.
• Update capital projects website with project updates related to current construction activities.
• Support AI and Construction Tech adoption initiatives.
• Other assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Major in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Political Science or related discipline

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate interdepartmental dynamics, interagency relationships, and community engagement needs.
• Proven capability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels, build productive relationships, and work constructively with both peers and senior leadership.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documents for internal use as well as accessible, well-crafted materials intended for public audiences.
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
• Interest in public service and/or transportation

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026

• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns 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 $18.07 to $30.31 (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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Port_Authority-17105586

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-12-04T23:43:34