Senior Construction Manager

About the role

As a Senior Construction Manager, you’ll serve as the Director of a Design and Construction team supporting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Real Estate portfolio. You’ll serve as the critical link between senior MTA Real Estate leadership, retail tenants and sub-tenant teams (architects, general contractors, electricians), master tenants and the agencies within the MTA (New York City Transit, Long Island Railroad and Metro North Railroad) facilitating retail buildouts and openings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct briefings and provides regular updates to senior MTA leadership concerning project status and key milestones of the Retail Design & Construction Portfolio.
• Serve as the critical link between senior MTA Real Estate leadership, retail tenants and sub-tenant teams (architects, general contractors, electricians), master tenants and the agencies within the MTA (New York City Transit, Long Island Railroad and Metro North Railroad) facilitating retail buildouts and openings.
• Define success: The ideal candidate is a self-starter, critical thinker and a natural connector. They love solving problems, asking questions, and pushing boundaries. They’re driven by results and energized by relationships.
• Develop and implement optimized tracking and reporting systems that drastically improve the timeliness and accuracy of information to senior MTA leadership.
• Facilitate plan reviews (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, etc.) and coordinate site visits and inspections with multiple stakeholders and approving agencies.
• Ensure construction timelines are adhered to and eliminate roadblocks to completion.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in the AEC industry.
• Experienced in retail construction management.
• Organizational leadership experience; excellent communication, time management, and administration skills.
• Experience in daily interactions (briefings, reports, status updates) with C-Suite executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (engineering, architecture).
• Prior experience working with MTA preferred.
• Familiar with New York State Building Code.
• PMP, CCM and OSHA-30 are a plus.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, critical thinker and a natural connector. They love solving problems, asking questions, and pushing boundaries. They’re driven by results and energized by relationships.

Skills

• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience in retail construction management.
• Knowledge of New York State Building Code.
• Experience with PMP, CCM and OSHA-30.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off: Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours); Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours); Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule.
• Event Better (but Not Required): Bonus Program following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
• Healthcare & Insurance: Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment. mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Retailer Retirement: Eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is located in Manhattan, New York and will be required to be on-site 3-4 days a week and as required for in-person meetings, site visits and inspections.