Senior Director Design

Position at MTA Construction & Development

Senior Director , Design

Construction & Development

Delivery/ Multiple

8 : 30 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

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$ 149,247 to $ 186,559

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 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.

Design/Design Compliance Services has technical authority for establishing and auditing design delivery standards for all engineering and architectural disciplines in C&D Delivery.

The Senior Director manages all architectural and engineering design processes within a large delivery business unit project to conform to professional industry and MTA C&D standards. This position fosters key technical thought leaders who are experts in their discipline to provide MTA with cutting - edge solutions in driving design innovation and conformance.

Oversees the entire design/design compliance review team.

Fosters a culture of innovation and change in design delivery methods, technologies, and strategy.

Provides the DSO with lessons learned and strategies to streamline design reviews and creates training opportunities across integrated project teams.

Establishes, monitors, and/or audits the Design-Builder’s design and engineering activities for compliance with the Contract requirements and the Design-Builder’s Quality Control Plan.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction , or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience .

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years in managing design projects or supervisory role s in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect required.

Demonstrated experience in design project management for major construction projects.

Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and drive outcomes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal organizational levels .

Demonstrated ability to work in a high - profile, high - pressure environment effectively.

Must have focus and the ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.

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