MOU Agreement Planner
Core
Coordinate the development, review, execution, and implementation of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and related agreements between the NYC DOT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to support capital programs and interagency initiatives.
Role type
Mid-level project coordination planner (interagency agreements)
Builds
MOUs and related agreements defining responsibilities, funding, asset ownership, and maintenance for MTA projects impacting public right-of-way
Domain
Public transportation infrastructure and interagency governance
Required skills
interagency negotiation, agreement drafting, project tracking, meeting facilitation, document synthesis, issue resolution, template development, status reporting
Preferred skills
experience with MTA projects, knowledge of ADA upgrades, familiarity with light rail development, flood mitigation planning
Technologies
centralized inventory systems, project tracking tools, standard template libraries
Responsibilities
Coordinate preparation and review of MOUs with DOT divisions, Legal Affairs, and partner agencies; Gather and synthesize project information to define agency responsibilities and funding commitments; Prepare draft agreement language and supporting briefing documents; Organize interagency meetings and document decisions; Review project scopes and cost estimates to identify issues; Maintain a centralized inventory of proposed and executed agreements; Identify delays and develop recommendations for leadership decisions; Track implementation of executed agreements and coordinate amendments; Develop standard templates and tracking tools to improve consistency.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC