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Project Manager - NYCTA /

LIRR ConstructionLocation:

Islandia, NYSalary:

$120,000 - $200,000+ annually, depending on experience

Employment Type:

Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityA well-established New York general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager with direct NYCTA, LIRR, Metro-North, Amtrak, or transit infrastructure construction experience to join its growing team.

This position will be responsible for managing complex transportation and public-sector construction projects throughout New York City and Long Island. The Project Manager will oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, owners, and agency representatives to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional with experience managing transit, rail, station, transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects.

ResponsibilitiesManage transportation and public infrastructure projects from award through closeout.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.

Coordinate field operations with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and agency stakeholders.

Lead project meetings with owners, engineers, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.

Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and procurement activities.

Monitor project costs, labor productivity, schedule performance, and risk exposure.

Review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and phasing plans.

Coordinate project logistics, permitting, inspections, and agency compliance requirements.

Ensure contract obligations, reporting requirements, and deliverables are met.

Support project closeout, punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.

QualificationsPrevious experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer on transportation or public infrastructure projects.

Direct NYCTA, LIRR, Metro-North, Amtrak, MTA Capital Construction, or comparable transit construction experience required.

Experience managing rail, station, transportation, infrastructure, public works, or transit-related projects.

Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, and project administration.

Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and agency stakeholders.

Proficiency with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and project schedules.

Familiarity with public-sector contracting requirements, agency procedures, and infrastructure construction.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software preferred.

Preferred ExperienceNYCTALIRRMetro-NorthAmtrakMTA Capital ConstructionTransit station rehabilitationADA accessibility projectsRail infrastructureTransportation facilitiesPublic infrastructureDesign-build deliveryAgency-funded construction programsBenefitsFull Benefits Included