Vice President Design Services; DSO

JOB TITLE:

Vice President Design Services

AGENCY:
Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:
Delivery/DSO

REPORTS TO:

Senior 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: CON

GRADE: 009

SALARY RANGE: $195,648 to $241,588

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 Vice President of Design Services (V.P.) is the technical authority in MTA Construction and Development Delivery. It is responsible for establishing design delivery standards for all engineering and architectural disciplines. The V.P. ensures that all architectural and engineering design processes managed by C&D Delivery conform to professional industry and C&D delivery standards. This position fosters technical skills development and innovation in project management practices to improve project quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely Delivery.

The V.P. is accountable for providing design compliance, technical services, and environmental services to support successful project delivery. This position also oversees fire, ADA, and code.

Leads the performance of all aspects of the Design Services division, which provides design support services to all Delivery business units supporting the MTA's Capital Program.

Oversees design compliance, technical, environmental, fire, ADA, and code compliance services.

Support senior management and the business units for all engineering/architectural design matters and compliance issues.

Provides recommendations for the resolution of technical problems throughout Delivery.

Supports the development of competent design professional Delivery staff equipped to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle for all capital projects.

Monitors and maintains technical competency via training, development, and knowledge retention.

Responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining a technical skills network for Delivery.

Responsible for creating processes and procedures that ensure compliance with design industry standards, MTA/C&D standards, and project documents.

Authorized to recommend a stop-work order to C&D leadership if conditions endanger the immediate safety of the public, workers, or the environment.

Leads and directs the analysis, development, coordination, administration, communication, and monitoring of design compliance within the Delivery Services Office (DSO).

Aligns the people, processes, measurements, standards, and efforts across the DSO to…