Capital Projects Funding & Grants Lead

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Pre-tax commuter benefits plan

Retirement plans: 401(a) and 457(b)

401(k) company match

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT, a major transportation agency, seeks a qualified professional to manage capital project budgets, funding drawings, and related reporting. The role supports project managers with grant funding and budget changes, ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned with agency policies.

The position involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders, monitoring funding status, and providing guidance on funding requirements to keep projects on track and compliant with state and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with progressive experience in capital project administration, grants funding, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage project budgets, funding needs, and schedule alignment with funding agencies.
• Approve budgets, purchases, and requisitions; verify funds and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Prepare quarterly reports for funding agencies and senior management; support grant closeout processes.

Skills

Budget oversight

Grant administration

Financial reporting

Project coordination

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

CPAS system

Job description

NJ TRANSIT, a major transportation agency, seeks a qualified professional to manage capital project budgets, funding drawings, and related reporting. The role supports project managers with grant funding and budget changes, ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned with agency policies.

The position involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders, monitoring funding status, and providing guidance on funding requirements to keep projects on track and compliant with state and federal