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Management Associate Trainee - Project Development

Job ID: 11596

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Project Development

Date Posted: May 3, 2025

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:

Management A ssociate Trainee ( Development)

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Development / Railroad Project Development

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director Project Development

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

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

COMPENSATION:

$ 74,624

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

C&D ' s Development Department defines, packages, and optimizes the MTA ' s capital program and projects.

The team works collaboratively with C&D Planning, Delivery, Contracts, Financial Operations, and the MTA ' s operating agencies to prioritize needs, determine scope requirements, develop project bundling and coordination strategies, and tailor contracting methods to deliver projects most efficiently and cost-effectively .

The D evelopment Team also leads the creation of the 5-Year Capital Plan, manages the MTA ' s capital funding envelope, plans and coordinates the use of agency construction support resources (track access, work equipment, etc.), evaluates and reports on the performance of the capital program, and proposes alternative means and methods of project delivery.

D evelopment is comprised of seven units working to manage the Capital Program strategically :

Program Controls and Scope Optimization & Risk teams provide technical support on cost, schedule, and technical matters to help optimize projects, particularly in the pre-award phase.

Owner Support Resources team coordinates operating agency support resources for C&D projects, including scheduling track outages, facilitating work train and construction flagger requests, and coordinating across projects to minimize impacts to customers.

The Incumbent in this position will be assigned to one or more of the following areas:

Owner Support Resources

Program Oversight

Program Controls

Railroad Project Development

Transit Project Development

Scope Optimization & Risk

Responsibilities

Support management and contribute to a variety of challenging project s that involve finance, budget, estimating, scheduling, developing and planning transit, railroad , and bridges and tunnels ' capital projects, facilitate with executing the 5-year and 20-year plan , coordinat e with internal s takeholders across six MTA Operating Agencies, as well as support and engage in collaboration efforts with external stakeholders such as local and state government entities , private , and public partnerships .

Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various transportation facilities and infrastructure of the MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.

Depending upon the assignment , the I ncumbent may work various shifts/days to participate in all aspects of the organization .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Architecture/Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Public Policy, City or Urban planning, Transportation, or a related field.

Competencies:

Self-motivated and detail-oriented .

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with all levels of management and team members.

Passion for improving New York's public transit system.

Experience with project planning, scheduling, b udgeting, and project administration.

Strong presentation, written , and verbal communication skills .

Possess quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills .

Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail .

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders .

Must have the ability to work both independently and within a team effectively .

Must be willing to adhere to the policies, rules , and regulations of the agency .

Proficient in MS Office Suite and other comparable PC applications .

Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Power BI, and/or project management applications i s preferred.

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 .