Associate Project Manager

Position Summary

The associate project manager (APM) is responsible for planning, designing, managing, and supervising facility construction, renovation, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. The role provides technical leadership for civil/mechanical engineering initiatives, oversees project execution from concept through construction, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, and coordinates with contractors, consultants, other agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective project management.

Title:

Associate Project Manager Series
Authority: TA/OA
Department:
Regional Bus Company
Division/Unit:
Facilities

Location:

East New York Depot – 25 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn

Hours:

35 per week
Reporting Manager:
Senior Director

• Lead and supervise in‑house teams, contracted vendors and capital project contractors in planning, construction and maintenance of facility and infrastructure projects, including bus depots, parking facilities and related mechanical and civil disciplines.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, cost estimates, technical reports, specifications and contract documents; conduct site inspections and field surveys to verify compliance with codes, standards and project requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and materials, perform engineering analysis, support renovation and retrofit projects, and coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining safety, quality and operational objectives.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project development and construction.

One of the following:

• 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, plus one year of full‑time project‑management experience on projects valued $1,000,000 or more.
• A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent, plus five years of experience as described above.
• A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and experience to equal five years of education and experience.

Additional experience credits may be awarded for college coursework, master’s degrees or professional licenses such as Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect.

Experience primarily of a design nature is not acceptable toward meeting the qualification requirements.

• Level II: At least one additional year of supervisory experience or one year as project manager for a large or complex construction project.
• Level III: At least two additional years of supervisory experience or two years as project manager for a large or complex construction project.

• Knowledge of CADD (Micro Station and/or AutoCAD), office suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of NYCT DOB operating policies and procedures.
• Mechanical and/or Civil background preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview and written assessment. All selected candidates will undergo a full background investigation that includes employment and education verification.

MTA and its subsidiaries 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.