Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Assistant Design Manager (Stations)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $117K/yr
4+ years expMetropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for transportation services in New York. The Assistant Design Manager supports the architectural and engineering design processes to conform to professional industry and MTA C&D standards.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Support in-house technical designs for non-Design-Build projects
Assist in the monitoring and/or auditing of third-party technical design and engineering activities for compliance with the contract's requirements
The incumbent leads the design team to effectively execute the design management process, including involvement in project planning and responsibility for scope development/management, design, and design support services through the project lifecycle
Responsible for ensuring that project design deliverables reflect all project planning documentation, applicable design standards and guidelines, and project requirements of the MTA operating agency clients
In coordination with the Delivery Services Office, manage the adoption of innovative methods, processes, and standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of design management and design support, maximizing quality outcomes following established requirements
Oversee design team performance, ensure that project designs are delivered on schedule and within budget and maintain appropriate project documentation
Ensure design functions are executed in compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Oversee design team participation in project alternatives, feasibility, cost-benefit, risk, constructability, lifecycle cost analyses, and studies
Develop and maintain productive and transparent relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including MTA operating agency clients
Ensure effective communication on project status and timely resolution of issues
Oversee selection, development, and motivation of personnel
Ensure prompt and effective coaching, counseling, and career development for subordinates
Responsible for reviewing staff performance and discipline/termination of employees when necessary
Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field
Must have a minimum of four 4 years of related experience
Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect required
Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.)
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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