Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Jamaica

Position at MTA Construction & Development

JOB TITLE:

Project Manager

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/Railroads BU-LIRR

REPORTS TO:

Director, Project Management

WORK LOCATION:

Jamaica Central Control, th Ave, Jamaica, NY

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 004

SALARY RANGE:

$105,575 to $131,969

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA's $64 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region's vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

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 Summary

The Project Manager leads the full lifecycle delivery of capital design and construction projects within the MTA Construction & Development (C&D) Delivery organization, supporting the Railroads Business Unit. This role is responsible for driving projects from early design coordination through construction, commissioning, and closeout-ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in strict accordance with contract documents, technical standards, and agency policies.

The Project Manager closely monitors project performance, proactively identifies risks, and implements mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum. When critical issues arise, the Project Manager develops clear, data‑driven recommendations and escalates them to senior leadership for timely resolution. Success in this role requires seamless coordination across C&D teams, operating agencies, designers, contractors, consultants, and in‑house forces. The Project Manager provides strong day‑to‑day leadership to internal staff and external partners, ensuring alignment, maintaining operational continuity, and upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

* Lead, mentor, and develop design and construction staff to deliver capital projects from concept through close‑out.

* Direct and coordinate all design and construction activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project goals, technical requirements, and agency priorities.

* Oversee the development, review, and approval of design documents, technical criteria, constructability assessments, and engineering submittals.

* Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and standards.

* Manage project activities to minimize impacts on agency operations, customers, and the public.

* Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality baselines; identify opportunities for improved delivery and implement corrective actions.

* Identify project risks and issues related to design, construction, interfaces, or field conditions; drive timely mitigation and resolution.

* Elevate critical issues to senior leadership with recommended solutions and decision pathways.

* Coordinate closely with internal project teams, C&D leadership, contractors, consultants, and MTA operating agencies to ensure seamless project execution.

* Ensure all…