Manager TOD Zoning and Development; Planning

JOB TITLE:

Manager, TOD Oriented Development (TOD) - Zoning and Development

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
Planning/TOD

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director, TOD Zoning and Development

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

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

JOB FAMILY: REP

GRADE: 003

SALARY RANGE: $87,955 to $103,944

DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled

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 $6,8.4 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 the 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 Manager, TOD Zoning & Development position supports senior TOD staff with the management of significant transit improvement projects undertaken by private developers pursuant to the New York City Zoning Resolution within New York City. The position will work with senior staff on other private development strategies to support and advance MTA capital investments in the entire MTA service area.

Responsibilities may include managing conceptual and physical planning of TOD projects, analyzing their development feasibility, ensuring coordination with all MTA departments and external stakeholders, and managing consultants and an Assistant Manager.

Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.

Assist senior staff by evaluating site develop ability and other potential MTA projects, including their physical and market potential.

Create financial projections, review applicable zoning, land use regulations, and relevant local plans.

Review MTA investment priorities and implement strategies to advance MTA capital goals through development, review site planning, support procurement of consultant resources, and assist in developer evaluation and selection.

Oversee the preparation of presentations to communicate with senior MTA leadership and with other internal and external stakeholders.

Manage projects in the following ways:

• Work with developers seeking to construct Transit amenities within their properties to maximize cost avoidance to NYCT and supplement the MTA's Capital Program, creating value and benefit to the public with new stairs, entrances, elevators, escalators, corridors, and other system improvements.
• Support the team in working with the City of New York and developers seeking zoning bonus improvements and assist in the project negotiation, including design and legal documentation.
• Coordinate regularly with other MTA departments during the design review, permitting and implementation process, including the MTA External Partner Program (EPP).
• Maintain and update the database of entrances and stairs through private…