Manager, Special Projects
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at New York City Transit Job Title:
Manager, Special Projects First Date of Posting: February 2, 2026
Last Date of Filing: Open until filled Authority: TA Department:
Subways Division/Unit: Car Equipment Reports To: Director, Work Car
Engineering and Projects Location : 130 Livingston Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hours of work: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM COMPENSATION:
$90,590.00 - $128,239.00/Grade E RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is
responsible for managing a team of engineering personnel to
evaluate outside contractor rail equipment for use on NYCT’s
wayside and infrastructure. These duties are carried out in support
of MTA C&D capital programs and internal NYCT projects to
maintain the wayside/infrastructure in a state of good working
order and facilitate improvements such as modern signaling
installations. This position will require technical and field
evaluations of contractor equipment to ensure conformance to
interdepartmental Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) to maintain
safe introduction and operation of specialized equipment within
NYCT’s operating environment. This work is critical to maintain
contract schedules while maintaining the highest levels of safety.
The incumbent will also prepare technical requirements, master
plans, etc. for specialized work equipment contracts and projects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a satisfactory
equivalent and six (6) years of satisfactory related experience,
and three (3) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory
capacity. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of contractor's rail vehicles deployed in
the Transit capital contracts. Knowledge of Car Equipment and Line
Equipment Clearances, inspection and testing of contractor's rail
vehicles and specialized work car equipment. Knowledge of
specification development and project management. SELECTION METHOD:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and
interview. All appointments, with the exception of the Department
of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT
payroll. OTHER INFORMATION: Pursuant to the New York State Public
Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a
policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial
Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in
Government (the “Commission”). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: MTA
and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity
Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals
with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from
diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military
service members, to apply.
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