Director Construction Controls & Oversight (DSO)

MTA Construction & Development; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development in New York seeks a Director of Construction Controls & Oversight to monitor weekend capital construction activity on the NYC Transit system, ensuring safe, compliant deployment of flaggers, work trains and track access across a broad project portfolio.

You will coordinate with Delivery/Delivery Service Office leadership to document real-time oversight, support emergency response, and drive process improvements that enhance productivity while balancing field

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend operational support, safety & security assurance, and construction compliance oversight, coordinating in real time with C&D and NYCT to ensure safe, efficient execution and adherence to planned service changes.
• Serve as the primary emergency contact for all weekend operations, managing real-time issue resolution for track access, work train coordination, and field challenges, while elevating emergency management

Job description

Description

Position at MTA Construction & Development

• JOB TITLE: Director, Construction Controls & Oversight
• AGENCY: Construction & Development
• DEPT/DIV: Delivery/Delivery Service Office
• REPORTS TO: Vice President, Program Executive
• WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway and field locations (various)
• HOURS OF WORK: Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday or as required (7.5 HR/DAY)
• JOB FAMILY: CON
• GRADE: 006
• SALARY RANGE: $129,446 to $161,807
• DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
• 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.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the application deadline.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $68.4 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

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 Summary

The Director of Construction Controls & Oversight monitors and oversees weekend capital construction activity primarily on the NYC Transit (NYCT) system. This includes ensuring the effective deployment of construction flaggers, work trains, and track access (“General Orders”) across a wide portfolio of projects; ensuring construction activity is occurring in a safe manner and in compliance with MTA C&D and NYCT procedures; and escalating issues to senior leadership as needed. The role is responsible for documenting and directing real‑time weekend operational oversight, emergency response coordination, resource planning, field support, and reporting. The Director plays a critical role in ensuring track access readiness, operational consistency, and process improvements that enhance construction productivity.

Responsibilities

Weekend Force Account Coordination & Safety Oversight

Provide weekend operational support, safety & security assurance, and construction compliance oversight, coordinating in real time with C&D and NYCT to ensure safe, efficient execution and adherence to planned service changes.

Serve as the primary emergency contact for all weekend operations, managing real‑time issue resolution for track access, work train coordination, and field challenges, while elevating emergency management