Manager Project Development
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, NY, United States
Position at MTA Construction & Development
Manager, Project Development (Railroad Project Development)
Agency: Construction & Development
Department/Division: Development/Railroad Project Development
Reports To: Director, Project Development
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/DAY)
Job Family: PPM | Grade: 00 7 | Salary Range: $93,986 to $117,482
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 will determine what, when, and how capital projects for MTA Metro‑North Railroad progress, prioritizing investments, evaluating scopes, establishing budgets, justifying needs, conducting environmental reviews, and addressing federal planning requirements – all with a focus on maximizing benefits and minimizing construction impacts on Metro‑North riders.
Responsibilities
Assist with developing the Metro‑North 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 future state goals for repair, routine replacement, system improvement, and network expansion projects align with corporate short‑ and long‑term planning assumptions.
Develop spreadsheets, text narratives, briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, and other deliverables for the five‑year capital program and subsequent amendments.
Review scope documents, project justifications and business cases, change requests, project plan books, and related materials.
Maintain consistency across capital investments and strategies and project funding availability.
Represent C&D Development at progress meetings for capital projects.
Prepare environmental documentation for federally funded projects, including CE worksheets and other required materials.
Assist with public hearing texts, Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) descriptions, and the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation process for historic‑resource projects.
Develop long‑range planning strategies and documents, including the Twenty‑Year Needs Assessment.
Coordinate project phasing, sequencing, and bundling strategies to generate construction and contracting efficiencies.
Monitor and control the evolution of scopes and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
Evaluate planned capital projects and unfunded needs to capitalize on budget and funding opportunities, assisting with changes and rebalancing the Capital Program.
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.
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 a related field preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Transportation, Construction, Infrastructure, Finance, or Planning.
Familiarity with the Metro‑North network, operations, and the MTA Capital Program.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with all internal levels within an organization and in a high‑profile, high‑pressure environment.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with MTA policies and procedures.
Other Information
Employees holding policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
EEO Statement
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal‑opportunity employers for all applicants, including veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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Manager, Project Development (Railroad Project Development)
Agency: Construction & Development
Department/Division: Development/Railroad Project Development
Reports To: Director, Project Development
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/DAY)
Job Family: PPM | Grade: 00 7 | Salary Range: $93,986 to $117,482
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 will determine what, when, and how capital projects for MTA Metro‑North Railroad progress, prioritizing investments, evaluating scopes, establishing budgets, justifying needs, conducting environmental reviews, and addressing federal planning requirements – all with a focus on maximizing benefits and minimizing construction impacts on Metro‑North riders.
Responsibilities
Assist with developing the Metro‑North 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 future state goals for repair, routine replacement, system improvement, and network expansion projects align with corporate short‑ and long‑term planning assumptions.
Develop spreadsheets, text narratives, briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, and other deliverables for the five‑year capital program and subsequent amendments.
Review scope documents, project justifications and business cases, change requests, project plan books, and related materials.
Maintain consistency across capital investments and strategies and project funding availability.
Represent C&D Development at progress meetings for capital projects.
Prepare environmental documentation for federally funded projects, including CE worksheets and other required materials.
Assist with public hearing texts, Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) descriptions, and the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation process for historic‑resource projects.
Develop long‑range planning strategies and documents, including the Twenty‑Year Needs Assessment.
Coordinate project phasing, sequencing, and bundling strategies to generate construction and contracting efficiencies.
Monitor and control the evolution of scopes and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
Evaluate planned capital projects and unfunded needs to capitalize on budget and funding opportunities, assisting with changes and rebalancing the Capital Program.
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.
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 a related field preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Transportation, Construction, Infrastructure, Finance, or Planning.
Familiarity with the Metro‑North network, operations, and the MTA Capital Program.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with all internal levels within an organization and in a high‑profile, high‑pressure environment.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with MTA policies and procedures.
Other Information
Employees holding policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
EEO Statement
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal‑opportunity employers for all applicants, including veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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