Job Information
MTA Project Manager in New York, New York
Project Manager
Job ID: 11269
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Project Manager Series
First Date of Posting: 1/26/25
Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Customer Environment & Facilities / Electronics Maintenance Division
Reports to: Deputy Chief Officer - Telecommunications
Work Location: 2 Broadway – Manhattan
Hours of Work: 0800 – 1600 hours – M – F
This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PROJECT MANAGER (TA) AND ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER SERIES (1, 2, 3) (TA), ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.
Compensation:
Project Manager (TA) $73,878 - $96,395
Associate Project Manager 1 (TA) $87,701 - $110,444
Associate Project Manager 2 (TA) $96,619 - $123,140
Associate Project Manager 3 (TA) $116,636 - $137,501
Project Manager (OA) $68,435 - $89,290
Associate Project Manager I (OA) $81,235 - $102,306
Associate Project Manager II (OA) $89,500 - $114,065
Associate Project Manager III (OA) $108,044 - $127,368
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will provide research, analysis, and coordination support to the Deputy Chief Officer (DCO), Telecommunications and other senior staff in the Electronic Maintenance Division's Telecommunications Group. Perform special projects (often with tight deadlines and for high-level review and decision making) as directed by the DCO. Develop, maintain, analyze, and present data critical to support sound managerial decision-making including key performance indicators (KPls), and related dashboards for departmental management purposes. Provides information, analyses, and recommendations as well as track, maintain and report on divisional and corporate goals. This position requires excellent analytical skills to evaluate, integrate data, and support conclusions and recommendations using potentially complex and dynamic information from multiple sources. Evaluates challenging issues with the potential for project or organizational impact, analyzing various alternatives to provide data-driven conclusions and recommendations.
Desired Skills:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and team members.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on data integrity.
Ability to work under pressure and complete projects and tasks on schedule.
Ability to anticipate and support timely resolution of potential issues.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio)
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Collaboration tools and methodologies such as MS SharePoint, TEAMS, and Project.
Prior training or certifications in PMP, Agile, Change Management, LEAN Six Sigma are desired.
Experience in supporting processes or programs to improve project efficiency and impact.
Education and Experience
Project Manager
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration. Experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the minimum requirements.
Associate Project Manager
Qualification Requirements
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project
management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or
expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or
supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering,
engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural
technology, construction, construction management, construction technology,
sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation
planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning,
administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or
architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of
experience as described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination
of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to
make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of
experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or
university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape
architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management,
construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city
planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public
administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in
one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a
valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or
Registered Landscape Architect.
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
Other information:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.