Full-Time

Associate Project Manager 3

Fueling, Facilities

Deadline 9/4/26
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$90.6k - $124.9k/yr

Bellerose, NY, USA

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
OSHA

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Requirements
  • 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 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 a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of qualifying experience; or a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus a combination of college or university education and qualifying experience equivalent to five years.
  • A valid driver's license with the ability to operate an MTA vehicle.
  • All selected candidates must undergo a full background investigation covering employment and education.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate facility maintenance, rehabilitation, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects for bus depots and fueling facilities.
  • Lead and oversee in-house maintenance personnel, contracted vendors, and capital contractors while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and MTA standards.
  • Coordinate project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
  • Perform site inspections, evaluate existing facility conditions, identify deficiencies, and develop corrective action plans.
  • Review contractor work, technical submittals, cost proposals, schedules, and change orders to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Environmental Compliance, Procurement, and outside regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
  • Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives for facility mechanical systems, fueling infrastructure, utilities, and related equipment.
  • Monitor project performance using computerized maintenance management systems, project tracking tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDNY, DEC, EPA, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, facility maintenance, and industrial infrastructure.
  • Experience managing contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and computerized maintenance management systems such as SPEAR or similar maintenance software.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and construction documents.
  • Strong organizational, scheduling, and project coordination abilities.
  • Knowledge of NYCT Department of Buses operating policies and maintenance procedures.
  • Experience in bus depot or industrial facility maintenance.
  • Experience with mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.
  • Experience with CNG, LNG, hydrogen, diesel, or alternative fueling systems.
  • Experience with roll-up doors, fueling systems, pumps, compressors, and utility infrastructure.
  • Experience with contractor management and construction oversight.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance planning and reliability programs.
  • Experience with commissioning and startup of mechanical systems.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance including OSHA, FDNY, DEC, and EPA.
  • Experience supervising unionized maintenance personnel.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
  • June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
  • Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.

What critics are saying

  • Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
  • The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
  • Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
  • Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
  • Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.

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