Superintendent Track Access Job New York New York USA,Construction

description

title: superintendent track access

authority: oa

department: operations planning

division/unit: rail planning

location: 2 broadway

hours: 9pm - 5pm, rdo sat-sun

reporting manager (if applicable): director, track access forecasting

deadline (if applicable): 10/18/2026

compensation: $120,270 (grade g)

the superintendent ensures that the track access needs of the ongoing non-capital projects are met in conjunction with cpm and track construction goals while minimizing passenger inconvenience. This will be done by coordinating track access schedules for all projects on the a and the b division. On a week-by-week basis, the superintendent will keep ongoing non-capital projects productive, either with service plans or opportunities to work "under traffic", in consultation with track's advance teams.

The superintendent will ensure that non-capital track access clients, esp. The track division continue to achieve their program and will assist the general superintendent in the day-to-day management of the trac access unit.

plan and write service plans for non-capital track access clients, coordinating with the a and b superintendents, track access, and the track division.
keep abreast of and assist in the preparation of the rolling construction/maintenance diversion schedule so as to effectively schedule diversions for non-capital track access clients, with the assistance of a planner. Perform track access and force account analysis to assist cpm, subways and op staff in project scheduling decisions.
analyze track access impact of non-capital projects (esp. Vacuum train) and other projects, with the assistance of a planner, and report findings to op staff.
assist the general superintendent in the day-to-day management of the track access unit, with the assistance of a planner. Ensure that all track access functions are performed efficiently and products delivered on time.
with the assistance of a planner, prepare reports for op staff and client departments on non-capital projects (such as the vacuum train) and other projects.

a baccalaureate degree in public administration, economics, urban planning, transportation planning or engineering or a closely related field; or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience and

four (4) years of full time professional work experience in large rapid transit operations and

two (2) years of which must have been in a managerial/ supervisory capacity.

excellent verbal and written communications skills
knowledge of the new york city subway system and nyc geography and neighborhoods
knowledge of nyct train operations familiarity with nyct track access procedures, signal prints, and tams database
proficiency in working with large datasets, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical analysis
proficiency with sql or similar database analysis languages is desirable
experience and familiarity with transit planning practices and rail operations concepts is desirable

selection method

based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

all selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

other information

appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (if necessary)

as an employee of mta nyc transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of new york, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

for 55-a eligible titles:

candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

For detailed information regarding the 55-a program, please visit the following link https://www
1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

ta applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment. The metropolitan transportation authority is north america's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding new…