Senior Director, Design (B&T)

Responsibilities

• Oversees entire design/design compliance review team.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and change in design delivery methods, technologies, and strategy.
• Provides the DSO with lessons learned and strategies to streamline design reviews and creates training opportunities across integrated project teams.
• Establishes, monitors, and/or audits the Design-Builder’s design and engineering activities for compliance with the Contract requirements and the Design-Builder’s Quality Control Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in managing design projects or supervisory roles in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect required.
• Demonstrated experience in design project management for major construction projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• 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 on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Benefits

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

How to Apply

To apply, MTA employees must log in to My MTA Portal using their BSC ID number. Click the My Job Search ribbon and select the “Careers” link to submit an online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The MTA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.