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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director Project Management (B&T)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$114K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Assistant Director of Project Management for their Bridges & Tunnels business unit. The role involves managing capital and operating project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget while supervising engineering work and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

This position’s objective is to lead projects or designated program initiatives and provide supervision of activities performed by internal staff and consultants within the field of mechanical engineering

Program initiatives/ projects require highly qualified, experienced and skilled personnel with extensive knowledge in engineering and construction with a proven record in program management, contract administration, project management and construction engineering

Performs in-depth review of consultant and in-house prepared mechanical design work for the Authority’s Capital and Major Maintenance Programs and projects

Conducts regular meetings with consultants to discuss, clarify, and ensure the resolution of design issues and problems

Responsible for certifying to the Director that the finished designs are complete, constructible, in accordance with sound engineering principles, and may be approved for construction

Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues

Prepare in-house mechanical design projects. These projects may be in response to urgent and unscheduled design requests by department heads, AVPs, or VPs; to resolve inspection emergencies; or to address program needs for special expertise contained in-house

In support of this effort, set schedules, inspect sites, prepare design approaches and prepare a biddable package including specifications and bid sheet

Review and approve of shop drawings

Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure that 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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringMechanical DesignProject ManagementHVAC DesignConstruction EngineeringContract AdministrationTeam BuildingPrioritization SkillsProficient Computer SkillsMechanical CAD DraftingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years related experience, including at least four (4) years in the management of construction projects, project technical lead, or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization

A valid driver's license is required

Proficient knowledge of buildings, bridges, and tunnels' civil engineering principles, practices, systems, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex and diverse capital and major maintenance projects

Proficient in HVAC design and design processes

Knowledgeable of plumbing and fire suppressing design and design processes

Detailed knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, building, and energy codes and standards

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.)

Proficient in mechanical CAD drafting

Preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer 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