Assistant Vice President Construction Contracts

Summary

The Assistant Vice President ("AVP") of Construction Contracts is a senior-level position with authority for decision-making, staffing, and budgeting for their functional area of responsibility within clearly defined policies, principles, and specific objectives in consultation with departmental management. This position also has the latitude to develop plans, priorities, and processes to achieve goals. This position creates and implements policy and procedural recommendations with final approval from senior management within the Contracts Department by executing core procurement tasks and activities for designated business units associated with various aspects of construction contracting, including contract development, awards, and change order processing.

The AVP will be responsible for the timely award of federally and locally funded contracts for complex, high-dollar-value procurements through the use of contracting methods such as A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, public-private partnerships, call agreements, and other construction contracting methods to support the MTA’s Capital Program, including its Small Business Development Program.

The AVP will directly handle complex individual projects or manage a group responsible for numerous construction contract actions involving contract development, awards, or change order processing, including negotiations and developing Board briefing materials as necessary.

The AVP will ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procurement policies and procedures and develop strategies considering the most effective contracting approach for specific projects, including providing recommendations to senior staff and guidance to subordinate staff.

As required, the AVP will develop presentations and reports to provide status updates to MTA agency executives and senior staff on the relevant tasks and activities associated with delivering the MTA’s Capital Program.

The AVP is responsible for training new staff and ensuring all personnel actions are associated with the management of their group.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting, or a related field. Master’s or JD preferred. Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience. Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a management or supervisory role.

Substantial experience working in and with public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government procurement processes.

Experience working on matters involving public works projects, construction projects, and/or real estate matters.

Knowledge of contract terminology, terms, and conditions, and construction management.

Proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker who can align business goals with solutions and drive process improvements.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and effectively with executive management, board members, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to ensure favorable results for the MTA.

Proven experience working in an organization with multiple clients, major local, state, and federal stakeholders, and business partners from various functional disciplines.

Excellent judgment and ability to work independently on matters of significant size and complexity.

Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

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