Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

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.

Summary

Join the team responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and developing implementation strategies for the MTA's $55 billion Capital Program. The Manager, Project Development (Railroad Project Development) will play a pivotal role in determining what, when, and how capital projects for MTA Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) progress – prioritizing capital investments, evaluating project scopes, establishing project and program budgets, documenting and justifying specific capital project needs and drivers, conducting project environmental reviews, and addressing federal planning requirements for capital projects, all with a focus on maximizing benefits and minimizing construction impacts on Metro-North riders.

The Manager, Project Development for the Railroad Project Development unit will support planning, prioritization, scope selection and definition, budget development and oversight, and project lifecycle monitoring for a portfolio of capital projects. The Manager will work closely and collaboratively with Project Development staff and with stakeholders across the MTA, including project sponsor departments in Metro-North and groups in MTA C&D's Planning, Delivery, and Contracts departments.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are likely to include:

Assist with developing the Metro-North's five-year Capital Program; coordinate funding targets and strategies; work with Metro-North departments to propose and prioritize projects, define scope, and manage changes to the capital program.

Provide supporting analysis for developing the Metro-North capital program. 

Ensure that advancement of the future state of good repair, routine replacement, system improvement, and network expansion projects are consistent with each other and with corporate short-term and long-term planning goals and assumptions.

Assist with developing Metro-North's five-year capital program and subsequent plan amendments, including spreadsheets, text narratives, briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, and other materials, as required.

Review scope documents, project justifications and business case documentation, project change requests, project plan books, and other project materials.

Ensure consistency across Metro-North capital investments and strategies and project funding availability.

Represent C&D Development at progress meetings for capital projects.

Prepare environmental documentation for federally funded Metro-North capital projects, including CE worksheets and other required materials.

Assist with preparing, reviewing, and updating documentation needed to progress federally funded capital projects, including public hearing texts, Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) descriptions, and the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation process for capital projects that involve historic resources.

Assist with developing long-range planning strategies and documents, including the MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment.

Creatively coordinate project phasing, sequencing, and "bundling" strategies (packaging needs into capital projects) to generate construction and contracting efficiencies.

Evaluate project investment alternatives, including cost/benefit analyses.

Monitor and control the evolution of project scopes and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

Evaluate planned capital projects and unfunded capital needs to take advantage of budget and funding opportunities and construction efficiencies; assist with changes to and rebalancing the Capital Program to accommodate new project needs.

Assist in developing and managing annual commitment and completion plans and associated reporting, monitoring, and data collection.

Develop reports and presentation materials for internal and external purposes, including Metro-North capital program briefings and materials required to assist capital program development.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics or a related field.

Master's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field preferred.

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Transportation, Construction, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field.

Competencies:

Passion for improving New York's public transit system.

Familiarity with the Metro-North network, operations, and the MTA Capital Program.

Experience with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.

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").

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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.

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