Job Description

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Position at Long Island Rail Road

Departments: Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Project Management

Location: 333 West 34th Street, New York, NY

Position Title: Project Management, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate (Undergraduate): $19.00

Overview of the Department:

The LIRR Special Projects department manages the planning, design, construction, and implementation of major infrastructure projects for the benefit of our customers from their inception to successful completion, while adhering to the specific project's scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities:

•Assist in monitoring project milestones, documenting progress, and reporting performance to stakeholders.
•Assist in collecting, organizing, and distributing feedback, ensuring timely implementation of comments.
•Assist in recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, and following up on BIC.
•Assist in monitoring project timelines, budgets, and generating progress reports.
•Participate in safety training, promote safety awareness, and assist in ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
•Assist in conducting field visits to inspect project sites, resolve issues, and provide feedback to the team.
•Assist in developing and analyzing project budgets, monitoring expenses, and addressing cost discrepancies.
•Support procurement strategies, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and tracking timely deliveries.

Projects:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with:

1. Penn Station Access
2. ERT Rehabilitation
3. Penn Reconstruction

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

Required Education:

• Matriculated in undergraduate in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA
• Major(s): Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Business Management.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

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. Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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