Director Stations & Facilities

About the role

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization providing service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. This position is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and execution of Metro-North's capital, maintenance, and asset management programs for all stations and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive construction, repair, and maintenance programs for stations and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Monitor program performance, assess compliance with quality standards, applicable codes and regulations, and Metro-North safety requirements, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain operational excellence, asset integrity, and customer service objectives.
• Aid in the development and administration of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets, including the preparation of equipment requests, resource forecasts, and staffing plans to support operational requirements, program objectives, and long-term strategic goals.
• Direct and oversee the development of station and facility program requirements, including the preparation and review of scopes of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment. Ensure all requirements support operational needs, regulatory compliance, budget objectives, and Metro-North standards.
• Serve as an active member of Metro-North’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), translating the company’s strategic priorities into action while reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and leadership expectations across teams.
• Partner across departments to advance enterprise-wide priorities, identify risks and operational barriers, and provide leadership with feedback, insights, and recommendations to support informed proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Strong ability to analyze complex situations involving Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing defects at Stations and Facilities.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train, motivate and foster teamwork.
• Excellent planning, forecasting and organizational skills to ensure programmed work is on schedule and service disruptions minimized.
• Strong knowledge of budget preparation and processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal departments, as well as city and state agencies.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours/ 7days as required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite or comparable applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Four (4) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Seven (7) years of progressive management experience managing, operating projects and/or a diverse workforce.

Preferred

• NY or CT PE License or other professional licensure.

Other Information

• Licenses and Certifications: NY or CT PE License or other professional licensure.
• Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Disclaimer: MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.