Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position at MTA Construction & Development

This position is eligible for telework , which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire .

JOB TITLE:

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/LIRR

REPORTS TO:

Director Programs

WORK LOCATION:

525 N Broad way, White Plains

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

HAY POINTS:

702

SALARY RANGE :

$103,523 to $140,942

DEADLINE:

The Project Manager manages capital project delivery within a business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department ’s Metro North Business Unit . This position is responsible for project management activities that ensure project delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

The Project Manager monitors project status, mitigates risk, and resolves project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution. This position coordinates project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manages staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of capital projects.

• The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver complex capital projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out.
• Monitor project performance against establishedelines 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 implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans.
• Coordinate with Safety and 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 timely 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 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• 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…