Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Boston, MA Pay: $44.67 per hour, W 2 Onsite Duration:12+Month Contract Focus: Transportation and urban planning, with a public-facing role. Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day work to deliver the company's next long-range capital plan, the Program for Mass Transportation, over an 18-month period. Gather feedback from the public through public meetings, popup events, surveys, etc. Analyze data using spreadsheets and GIS, including land use, asset condition, cost, and public feedback data. Draft reports, PowerPoint presentations, and web content to summarize the results of the plan. Collaborate closely with other staff in the Policy and Strategic Planning Department. Support ongoing engagement of MBTA staff and members of the public in the planning process. Time Allocation: Project Management: 50% Research and Analysis: 30% Public Engagement: 15% Other Duties: 5% Requirements: Background in urban planning, public policy, or transportation. Experience working with the public, data analysis, and technical writing. Resources Provided: Access to all program files, libraries, personal computer-based systems, software packages, network systems, security systems, and hardware as required to complete this work order, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Required Experience 5+ years of experience developing urban planning, transportation planning, or public policy initiatives 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects or plans 1+ year of experience engaging the public through public meetings, pop-ups, and other outreach formats 1+ year of experience presenting complex information at a high level in diverse settings Highly Desired Qualifications 1+ year of demonstrated success using quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods (including GIS, Excel, etc.) Excellent facilitation skills with experience planning, developing, leading, and managing both large and small groups Proven success in writing policy memos and presentations with recommendations based on stakeholder feedback and data analysis Excellent communication and organizational skills Nice to Have Relevant work experience collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, including within complex organizations