Senior Planning Manager - Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free MTA transportation pass

Health coverage

Pension plans and retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction & Development seeks a Senior Manager, Planning to lead planning studies and environmental reviews, developing strategies for the capital program and coordinating with the region’s planning partners. The role requires presenting findings to senior staff and the MTA Board with timeliness and clarity.

The position demands strong supervisory, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in federal/state planning processes and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field required.
• Experience with planning studies and environmental reviews.
• AICP/PE designation is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage local and regional planning studies and environmental reviews.
• Define strategies for inclusion in the MTA capital program and coordinate with Capital Program Management.
• Oversee multi-year, multi-million-dollar studies from start to finish, including budgeting and vendor oversight.
• Collaborate with senior staff on policy issues and federal transportation legislation.
• Draft responses about Planning Division activities and studies.
• Represent MTA Planning on advisory committees and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental reviews

Planning studies

Policy negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, urban planning, public administration

Master’s degree or higher in transportation planning, urban planning, public administration

AICP or PE certification

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction & Development seeks a Senior Manager, Planning to lead planning studies and environmental reviews, developing strategies for the capital program and coordinating with the region’s planning partners. The role requires presenting findings to senior staff and the MTA Board with timeliness and clarity.

The position demands strong supervisory, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in federal/state planning processes and the