Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Director Project Management (Infrastructure)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing capital project delivery within the MTA Construction and Development Delivery Infrastructure Department. The Director of Project Management oversees project activities to ensure delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders and managing staff and contractors.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver complex capital projects
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
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 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 necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery
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 the 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 the contractor/consultant evaluation process
Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures
Ensure that expenditures are correctly charged
Manage comprehensive project document control and retention
Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies
Manage the presentation of project reporting and coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies
Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination
Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience
Must have a minimum of at least five (5) years in the management of construction programs/projects or a supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively
Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement
Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements
Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.)
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable
PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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.
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