Construction Manager

Position at MTA Construction & Development

JOB TITLE:

Construction Manager

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
Delivery/ Delivery Services Office

REPORTS TO:

Senior Manager, Construction

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 003

SALARY RANGE: $95,234 to $119,043

Deadline:
May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications.

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $64 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost‑effective capital projects that enhance customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Construction Manager will manage MTA Construction and Development efforts related to contract compliance, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of major capital projects on schedule and within budget. Responsible for ensuring successful project execution in conformance with requirements of the approved design and contract documents, applicable criteria and standards, and requirements of the MTA operating agency clients.

Lead construction management team in effective execution of the construction management process, including management and oversight of contractor performance, construction activities, contract administration, and inspection services through completion of the project life‑cycle.

Review in‑house technical designs for constructability in non‑Design‑Build projects.

Responsible for monitoring and/or auditing third‑party technical design and construction activities for compliance with the contract’s requirements.

Oversee a multi‑disciplinary construction team, ensuring that quality projects are effectively and efficiently delivered within the established schedule and budget and that appropriate project documentation is maintained.

Ensure project delivery follows all contract documentation, applicable standards, guidelines, laws, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and project requirements of the MTA operating agency clients.

Ensure that safety is an integral part of all construction activities.

Responsible for developing solutions to unforeseen conditions. In coordination with Contracts, negotiate change orders as required.

Work with Delivery staff to incorporate revisions to plans and guidelines as needed.

In coordination with the Delivery Services Office, manage the adoption of innovative methods, processes, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient project delivery with quality outcomes.

Oversee construction team participation in constructability, project alternatives, feasibility, cost‑benefit, risk, and life‑cycle cost analyses and studies.

Participate in pre‑construction project planning as needed.

Manage development and preparation of detailed project status reporting, presentations, and updates to related systems.

Responsible for the construction team’s role in project support activities such as coordination of owner support/force account services and capital payments.

Develop and maintain productive and transparent relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including MTA operating agency clients.

Ensure effective communication on project status and timely…