Project Management and Control - Summer Placement 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Studying for a degree in a Business Management discipline
Interest in the company's products and the technical aspect of the projects
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

Updating project plans
Preparing cost reports from the project for presentation to senior management
Updating Risk Registers
Working with metrics to identify and implement improvements in existing reporting methods and project planning processes
Identifying and locating project kit at a number of UK sites, travelling to physical locations where necessary
Preparing a “how to” guide on the documentation suite required for contracts
Defining and developing sophisticated plans
Maintaining work and cost breakdown structures
Creating a variety of performance reports
Adapting communication style for a variety of business partners, including engineers, other business areas, external customers, and project partners
Encouraging wider project teams to meet schedule and cost objectives through influencing, communication, motivation, and team building

Skills

Project Management

Project Control

Project Planning

Cost Reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.

'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.

North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.

The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.

MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.

The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.

NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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