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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Senior Director Design (Stations)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$137K/yr - $187K/yr

12+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Senior Director of Design for Stations who will manage all architectural and engineering design processes within a large delivery business unit project. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with design standards and fostering innovation in design delivery methods.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Oversees a design/design compliance review team

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

Provides the department 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

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerRegistered ArchitectDesign project managementStakeholder collaborationChange managementInnovation in designTeam-building skillsPrioritization skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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 roles 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 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

Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees