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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 22 hours ago

Assistant Director Project Management (Stations)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$114K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing public transportation in New York. The Assistant Director of Project Management oversees the delivery of capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders.

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 resolving 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 necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery

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

Ensure that safety and quality are integral to project operations

Manage the preparation and monitor the 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 to ensure alignment with overall objectives

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 completing the contractor/consultant evaluation process in a timely manner

Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges in accordance with established procedures

Ensure that expenditures are adequately 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 reach their full potential

Qualification

Construction ManagementPMP CertificationProject ManagementLicensed Professional EngineerCCM CertificationMicrosoft OfficeTeam BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience

Must have a minimum of four (4) 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 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 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

A Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desirable

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