Technical Project Manager Transit Infrastructure

Technical Project Manager Transit Infrastructure

Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000 $140,000

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are urgently seeking a Technical Project Manager with transit infrastructure experience, ideally someone familiar with MTA projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transit-related infrastructure projects, including CCTV installations and resource coordination.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with MTA and other stakeholders, ensuring confident and professional representation.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Interpret and review technical documentation, including electrical one-line diagrams.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and agency representatives to ensure project alignment.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and technical issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards in transit environments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, preferably within transit or infrastructure.
• Transit experience is essential candidates must be able to navigate agency environments and hold their own in meetings.
• MTA experience preferred.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Calm, assertive demeanor with excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to schedule and manage complex project timelines.
• Comfortable working in field conditions, including subway and rail environments.

Top 3 Technical Skills

1. Ability to read or learn to read electrical one-line diagrams; strong technical aptitude.
2. Experience with CCTV systems.
3. Education or training in a technical discipline technical school or bachelor's degree in a technical skillset preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education from a technical school or bachelor's degree in a technical skillset.
• Experience with transit infrastructure projects.
• Project management certifications (PMP, CSPM) are a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact transit infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $64.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Long Island City,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

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