Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Vice President Deputy Project Executive
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $234K/yr
16+ years expThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is overseeing the Interborough Express project, which aims to provide a new transit connection between Brooklyn and Queens. The Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Design and Operations) will manage the delivery of this project, ensuring it is completed safely, efficiently, and within budget while overseeing design development and project management activities.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver the Interborough Express project
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 project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, third party operators and partners, and other stakeholders
Coordinate with third party operators and partners 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
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
Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures. Ensure that expenditures are properly 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, 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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field
Must have a minimum of sixteen (16) years of related experience in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in managing 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 internal 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
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable
PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred
Significant experience in project management for major construction projects with highly complex systems preferred
Experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors
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
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Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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