Senior Manager Commissioning

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Commissioning will lead MTA Construction and Development's efforts to implement and oversee commissioning for a major component of the MTA Capital Program within the Delivery Department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for escalating issues, making quick decisions, enabling an efficient and qualitative product pertaining to systems commissioning and testing.
• Oversees and develops managers and staff.
• Oversees a smaller commissioning team.
• Oversees and provides direction within the evaluation of Vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection in the Stations Business Unit.
• Oversees the application of the commissioning process and the project performance requirements, as identified during the early stages of a project's lifecycle, along with the verification/documentation of those requirements through final design and construction.
• Assists and advises Leadership in resolving escalated items from design/construction parties related to vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Oversees and advises on the handover of asset(s) to the MTA End-User Department and required training.
• Attends construction kick-off meetings and construction progress meetings.
• Prepare and conduct commissioning meetings to project management staff at the beginning of the construction phase.
• Must go to a project's construction site to solve commissioning issues and conduct random site checks to identify any commissioning issues that would delay the project's progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years combined related experience in the installation, troubleshooting, testing, inspection and acceptance of vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Must have a Qualified Elevator Inspector's Certificate and/or a New York State Professional Engineer's Licence.
• Must be familiar with the ASME A17 series, New York State Codes, NFPA, and NEC.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have focus and the ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, etc.), and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

Benefits

• Transportation & Financial Benefits: Complimentary MTA transportation pass; tax-advantaged commuter benefits; premium health coverage at low cost including individual, family, and domestic partner healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; pension plans and retirement savings accounts.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Substantial paid time off and comprehensive holiday schedules; dedicated Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit for personal guidance and support.
• Professional Growth & Development: Structured professional development opportunities, skills training, and leadership programs; tuition reimbursement support and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Employee Experience & Community: Employee Assistance Programs; MTA employee discount programs; Employee Resource Groups.

Pay & Schedule

Salary range: $105,575 to $131,969. Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (7.5 HR/day). May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends). Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites. This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week (new hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire).