Project Manager; Stations

Description

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: Project Manager (Stations)

Agency: Construction & Development

Dept/Div: Delivery/Stations

Reports To: Senior Director, Project Management

Work Location: 2 Broadway

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

Summary

The Project Manager manages capital project delivery within the Stations Business Unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department’s Stations 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsibly manage and mentor staff to deliver complex capital projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out and monitor performance against established baselines.
• Identify project issues and risks, ensuring 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 with project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to secure necessary actions, approvals, and resources to support project delivery.
• Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure safety and quality are integral to project operations.
• Prepare and monitor project plans, quality plans, and work plans.
• Coordinate with Safety and Quality Management staff.
• Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Monitor progress against project scope, schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with Development and Contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including scope, requirements, design criteria, procurement packages, bid evaluation, change orders, and contractor/consultant evaluation.
• Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges per established procedures.
• Ensure expenditures are correctly charged.
• Maintain comprehensive project document control and retention.
• Prepare reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Coordinate project reporting and respond to audit/inquiry 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.

Education and Experience

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.

Competencies

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is desirable.

PMP and CCM certifications are preferred.

Must be able to manage complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Strong working knowledge of construction project planning, scheduling, and estimating.

Working knowledge of design and construction standards and procedures, contract documents, plans, and specifications; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.

Experience with design-bid-build and design-build project delivery preferred.

Familiarity with operational needs, oversight policies, and safety procedures for MTA operating agencies is preferred.

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