Deputy Director, Priority Capital Construction Project, TB&T

About the Role

The Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals (TB&T) Department is seeking an experienced transportation executive to join their leadership team in the role of Deputy Director, Priority Capital Construction Programs. Reporting to the Director of TB&T, the Deputy Director provides direct oversight of a substantial capital budget and overall direction to the executive team managing the portfolio of TB&T Priority Capital Construction Programs.

The Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals (TB&T) Department is seeking an experienced transportation executive to join their leadership team in the role of Deputy Director, Priority Capital Construction Programs. Reporting to the Director of TB&T, the Deputy Director provides direct oversight of a substantial capital budget and overall direction to the executive team managing the portfolio of TB&T Priority Capital Construction Programs.

This is an exciting time to join a team that is advancing several mega-projects that are vital to the regional economy, including the rehabilitation of the elevated roadway leading to the Lincoln Tunnel (the Helix), the rehabilitation of the Outer bridge Crossing, the George Washington Bridge Restore the George Program, and the $11 Billion program to replace the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

The 900 employees in the TB&T Department serve over 700,000 daily vehicular trips across its six bridges and tunnels, which include the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outer bridge Crossing and over 200,000 passengers at Port Authority Bus Terminal and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station each day.

• Responsible for advancing TB&T’s Priority Capital Construction Programs and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to advance these critical projects. The portfolio of Priority Capital Construction Programs includes:
• Restore the George:
  This program includes a total of eleven projects valued at $2.17B. Seven of the projects are at or near completion and four remain in various stages of design/construction. The program total is valued at $2.17B in the capital plan.
• Rehabilitation of the Outer bridge Crossing: A comprehensive rehabilitation project is currently in the design phase. The scope of work includes roadway and deck repairs required to extend the life of the bridge until it is anticipated to be replaced early in the next capital plan. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.
• Rehabilitation of the Lincoln Tunnel Helix: A comprehensive rehabilitation project is currently in design. The scope of work includes roadway, deck, superstructure, and substructure repairs required to extend the life of the elevated roadway until it is anticipated to be replaced in the next capital plan. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.
• Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement:
  The $11
  
  Billion replacement program for the Bus Terminal is currently in construction.
• Represent the Director in all matters related to managing the Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals Department when the Director is out of office as needed.
• Oversee and provide direction to the leaders within the Department that manage the Priority Capital Construction Projects portfolio.
• Provide oversight, leadership and guidance to matters associated with advancing initiatives that require inter-departmental cooperation. Work with other departments to reach consensus about roles and responsibilities, with a focus on the impact that decisions have on operations, maintenance, security, budgets, capital investment, sustainability and customer service activities.
• Participate in the development of the department’s strategic planning and policy agenda, business plan and support initiatives that…