Assistant Deputy Director- C&S Projects and Technical Support

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization operating out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. As a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation, committed to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service.

About the Role

Direct and control Metro-North Signal Force Account resources (labor, material, equipment, and systems) to ensure safe, economical, and efficient installation and revisions to wayside signal and PTC infrastructure on the New Haven, Harlem & Hudson, and West of Hudson line territories. This role supports Metro-North Railroad's Five-Year Signal Capital Program, third-party projects, and other capital initiatives, with a primary focus on the Signal Construction Group.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Signal Construction management staff, supervisory personnel, and agreement forces in the safe and efficient execution of wayside signal and PTC system installations and modifications.
• Plan and control wayside infrastructure installation schedules, resource allocation, and system commissioning practices and procedures.
• Review, document, and monitor signal testing and preventative maintenance practices during installation and cutover of systems.
• Evaluate construction practices, materials, and staging techniques for wayside signal systems, selecting the most efficient and economical methods for each project or upgrade.
• Develop project and system cost estimates and schedules to support wayside installations and modifications.
• Analyze and control labor and material budgets associated with the installation and modification of wayside signal systems.
• Coordinate Signal Construction work with other capital programs and third-party projects.
• Support Metro-North’s Safety Program by executing required activities and policies for personnel working on or near railroad rights-of-way, including participation in ECR, DSAP, and other safety reviews.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff, providing career development, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage agreement employees, including establishing and maintaining training and qualification programs, monitoring attendance, and overseeing day-to-day administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including compliance with all policies and standards.
• May require working outside regular hours, observing contractor work, reviewing and approving invoices, addressing contractor performance issues, and escalating issues as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field (or equivalent experience and education, including four additional years of related experience).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in all aspects of wayside signal construction and project management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a professional staff or diverse workforce.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the integration of digital networks.
• Strong knowledge of wayside signal construction practices and requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Metro-North Signal C&S 1, 2, and 3 procedures (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong personnel management and staff coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or comparable applications.
• Strong analytical skills to address construction challenges and evaluate new products, equipment, or procedures.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and interact effectively with internal departments and external agencies.
• Ability to implement and participate in Metro-North Railroad’s Priority One Safety Program.
• Availability for 24/7 support as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Metro-North Signal Construction practices, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Metro-North collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

$116,641 - $145,800

Final salary is determined by experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

This position is telework eligible and regulated/safety-sensitive under DOT standards. Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to license monitoring and must complete defensive driver training every three years (or within 180 days of hire/transfer for new drivers).