Project Construction Coordinator

About the role

Telework eligible (one day per week). New hires may apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. MTA Construction & Development plans, designs, rehabilitates, improves, and expands the MTA's extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure. The C&D Delivery Department ensures efficient, safe, on‑scope, on‑time, and on‑budget execution of capital construction projects, managing teams and contractors in a Design‑Build structure. Assignments may be placed at any of the client operating agencies (NYC Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Railroad, Metro‑Northeast Railroad, Bridges & Tunnels) with locations varying per agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of a manager, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
• Perform project/construction management work in scope development, design, request for contract development proposals, or capital construction oversight and/or inspection.
• Perform related support functions such as project controls or technical processes.
• Receive additional training in construction, project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.
• Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various facilities and infrastructure of MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.
• Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.
• Apply academic learning in project/construction management, critical thinking, and analysis principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 18 months of work‑related experience.
• Basic understanding of project/construction management principles.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and within a team effectively.
• Willingness to adhere to agency policies, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and/or comparable PC applications.

Schedule

Hours of work: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 hours per day).

Pay

Salary range: $105,208.