Sr Dir Project Management

Description

Senior Director, Project Management (Various)

Agency:
Construction & Development

Department/DIV:
Delivery/Various

Reports To:

Assistant Vice President, President, Deputy Project Executive

Work Location:

2 Broadway

Hours of Work: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

Job Family: CON Grade: 007

Salary Range: $149,247 to $186,559

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 $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 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 Senior Director of Project Management is responsible for managing capital & operating project delivery or a distinct subset of a facility program within various business units in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This position is responsible for project management activities that ensure project delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

The Senior Director of Project Management monitors project status, mitigates risk, and resolves project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution. This position coordinates project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manages staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of capital & operating projects.

The Senior Director of Project Management is responsible for successfully managing capital & operating project delivery or a distinct subset of a facility program, working within the various business units in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department.

This position is also responsible for providing effective direction to multiple technical staff members who are managing program initiatives, complex assignments, design and/or construction projects, engineering consultants, and/or Contractors.

Coordinate project activities through project close-out.

Monitor project performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for Improved performance.

Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.

This position’s objective is to lead a project or designated program initiative and provide supervision of activities performed by internal staff and consultants.

Program initiatives/ projects require highly qualified, experienced, and skilled personnel with extensive knowledge of engineering and construction and a proven record in program management, contract administration, project…