Director Commercial

Description

• JOB TITLE:
  
  Director, Commercial (SAS Phase
  2)
• AGENCY:
  Construction & Development
• DEPT/DIV:
  Delivery / SAS Phase 2
• REPORTS TO:
  
  Vice President, Program Executive
• WORK LOCATION:
  
  2 Broadway
• HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)
• JOB FAMILY: FIN
• GRADE: 007
• SALARY RANGE: $117,122 to $146,403
• DEADLINE:
  Open Until Filled
• Other Requirements:
  May need to work outside 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 $68.4 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.

Building on the success of Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway, which opened on January 1, 2017, Phase 2 is currently underway with ongoing utility relocations in East Harlem under Contract
1. Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway is a long-overdue transportation option for the residents and businesses of East Harlem. The area has been a subway desert ever since the Second Avenue El stopped service above 57 Street in 1940. Phase 2 will bring a subway line back to the neighborhood by extending (Q) service north from 96 Street to 125 Street, creating three new stations at 106, 116, and 125 streets.

Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway will improve mobility for commuters and residents of East Harlem, with all new stations being ADA accessible. In addition, the project will improve service and reliability on all transit in East Harlem and reduce overcrowding along the (4/5/6) lines on Lexington Avenue.

The position is guided by substantially diversified Commercial procedures and specialized standards. The Commercial Director is a key member of the Project Management Team and is the primary link between the agency owner and the project delivery teams in all commercial matters. This role carries the overarching responsibility of managing the commercial aspects of MTA C&D's consultant/construction contracts, including advising the Agency Owner on commercial and cost issues, administration of the contracts, agreeing on processes and procedures with key suppliers and the management of the Commercial Management Team.

Make recommendations for policy and procedural changes with final approval from departmental management and support implementation of such changes.

Provide input into overall strategy and approach in consultation with departmental management and/or CD Delivery Senior Management.

Provide high-level commercial direction and support to the project delivery team.

Actively manages commercial risk by working closely with the Owner’s Commercial Managers to enhance processes and procedures.

Represent the Agency Owner to external entities and establishes commercial relationships while assuring compliance with contract conditions and relevant standards.

Communicate with contractors and suppliers on outstanding issues.

Maintain consistency among the project teams’ commercial management and delivery processes and ensures the client’s expectations and requirements are integrated into the program’s commercial processes.

Oversee the project…