Strategic Project & Construction Coordinator

MTA Construction & Development; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) plans, designs, rehabilitates, improves, and expands the MTA’s infrastructure. This role places you within the Delivery Department to ensure on-scope, on-time, and on-budget capital construction projects across multiple agencies.

You will support project management activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and may participate in site visits to active construction sites. Location varies by agency needs and includes some telework options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 18 months of work-related experience.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Must work well independently and in a team.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a manager, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
• Perform project/construction management work in scope development, design, RFP development, or capital construction oversight/inspection.
• Coordinators may perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls or various technical processes.
• The Project/Construction Manager Coordinator will receive training in construction, project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork at facilities and infrastructure of MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.
• Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.
• Incumbents may work various shifts/days to participate in all aspects of the organization.
• Apply academic learning in project/construction management, critical thinking, and analysis principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or related field

Job description

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) plans, designs, rehabilitates, improves, and expands the MTA’s infrastructure. This role places you within the Delivery Department to ensure on-scope, on-time, and on-budget capital construction projects across multiple agencies.

You will support project management activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and may participate in site visits to active construction sites. Location varies by agency needs and includes some telework options.