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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 17 hours ago

Project Manager (Systems)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is a key player in the transportation sector, and they are seeking a Project Manager (Systems) to oversee capital project delivery within their Systems business unit. The role involves managing project activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to contractual requirements, while also coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver complex projects.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver complex capital projects

This role will work on Fare Evasion initiatives & Projects

Coordinate project activities through project close-out

Monitor project performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for improved performance

Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation

Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues

Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public

Coordinate project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders

Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery

Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations

Manage the preparation and monitor the implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans

Coordinate with Safety and Quality Management staff

Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy

Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget

Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle, including developing project scope, requirements, design criteria, and procurement packages, evaluating bids/proposals, negotiating change orders, and completing the contractor/consultant evaluation process

Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures

Ensure that expenditures are correctly charged

Manage comprehensive project document control and retention

Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies

Manage the presentation of project reporting and the coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies

Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed

Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Qualification

Capital Project DeliveryRisk MitigationProject ManagementPMP CertificationProfessional Engineer LicenseMicrosoft OfficeTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement

Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.)

Preferred

A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is desirable

PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees