Project Manager

Position at New York City Transit

Job Information

Job Title: Project Manager Series

First Date of Posting: 1/26/24

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 ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

Compensation:

Project Manager (TA) $71,726 - $93,587

Associate Project Manager 1 (TA) $85,147 - $107,227

Associate Project Manager 2 (TA) $93,805 - $119,553

Associate Project Manager 3 (TA) $113,239 - $133,496

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

1.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

2.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3.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:

1.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

2.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of

experience as described in "1" above; or

3.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.