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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 6 days ago

Senior Director Project Management (B&T)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$142K/yr - $193K/yr

12+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing capital and operating project delivery within the Bridges & Tunnels business unit. The Senior Director of Project Management oversees project management activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project delivery while coordinating with various stakeholders and managing staff and contractors.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

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 Bridges & Tunnels business unit 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 management, and construction engineering

Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues

Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public

Coordinate project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders

Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure that necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery

Conducts Senior Engineering oversight of the facility design process for Capital and Operating budgeted projects

Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations

Manage preparation and monitor implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans

Coordinate with Safety and Quality Management staff

Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy

Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget

Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle, including developing project scope, requirements, design criteria, and procurement packages, evaluating bids/proposals, negotiating change orders, and timely completing contractor/consultant evaluation process

Manage comprehensive project document control and retention

Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies

Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, discipline/termination as needed

Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Qualification

Construction ManagementEngineering OversightProject ManagementPMP CertificationCCM CertificationTeam BuildingPrioritization SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

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

Minimum eight (8) years in the management of construction programs/projects or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable

The position requires a high level of ability to understand and take effective action on complex issues relating to funding, personnel, technical, and other ongoing problems

Significant experience in project management for major construction projects with highly complex systems preferred

A 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 levels within the organization

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

Preferred

PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred

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