Full-Time

Manager Facilities Architectural

Electrical

Posted on 9/10/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$117.5k - $146.9k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

The role involves field visits and site inspections in stations and train yards.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field and eight years of full-time related experience, with two years of managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience.
  • A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Experience performing site inspections, documenting conditions and construction activities, coordinating with end users and contractors, and responding to contractor requests for information.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of construction methodology, materials, finishes, and furniture specifications.
  • Knowledge of capital design and construction processes across all project phases.
  • Experience leading meetings with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
  • Proficiency in developing project schedules, inspection reports, and tracking tools.
  • Understanding of construction details including stairs, roofs, infrastructure, and office design.
  • Knowledge of New York State and Americans with Disabilities Act codes as they relate to inspections and drawing reviews.
  • Ability to conduct field visits and site inspections in stations and train yards.
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and critical occurrences on a 24/7 basis.
Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight of New York City Transit subway facility construction efforts for owned and leased properties.
  • Manage and oversee multiple multi-million-dollar capital construction projects rehabilitating facilities using in-house represented labor and outsourced contracted labor.
  • Participate in all project lifecycle phases, including planning, scheduling, analysis, design, technical specifications, and reporting.
  • Apply expertise in the design and construction of architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and furniture systems.
  • Review design drawings to ensure conformity to New York State Building Code and facility specifications.
  • Respond to emergencies and critical occurrences on a 24/7 basis.
Desired Qualifications
  • A New York State Registered Architect license is preferred.
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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