Vice President Deputy Project Executive (Signals & TC)

Description

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.

Job Title

Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Multiple Projects)

Agency

Congressional & Development Dept/Div Delivery\Signals & Train Control

Reports To

Senior Vice President, Program Executive

WORK LOCATION

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

JOB FAMILY

CON

GRADE

009

Compensation

$195,648 to $244,560

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Manage Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Centric with 5G Data Communications System (DCS) projects from definition, planning, procurement, to execution for the business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department.
• Ensure project delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain project status, mitigate risk, and resolve project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution.
• Coordinate project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manage staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of capital projects.
• Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Manage project activities to follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure safety and quality are an integral part of project operations.
• Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle, including developing project scope, requirements, design criteria, and procurement packages, evaluating bids/proposals, negotiating change orders, and timely completing the contractor/consultant evaluation process.
• Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures.
• Ensure that expenditures are properly charged.
• Manage comprehensive project document control and retention.
• Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Manage the presentation of project reporting and coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies.
• Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, discipline/termination as needed.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of related experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years in the management of Train Control Systems, Construction programs/projects, or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience in project management for major Signals and Train Control, CBTC/PTC, and associated rail construction projects with highly complex systems preferred.
• Experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.

Other Information

• 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”).
• Selection Criteria Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.