Director Construction Controls & Oversight (DSO)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility (1 day/week)

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development in New York oversees weekend capital construction for NYC Transit. The Director ensures safe deployment of flaggers, work trains, and track access while enforcing procedures and coordinating with NYCT.

The role emphasizes real-time oversight, emergency response, and escalation of issues to leadership. Telework is allowed one day per week where feasible.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising weekend capital construction and field coordination.
• Ability to manage safety procedures and compliance across projects.
• Strong communication with multiple teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weekend capital construction activity on the NYC Transit system.
• Coordinate flaggers, work trains and track access to support projects.
• Escalate safety or operational issues to C&D leadership when needed.
• Maintain real-time oversight, emergency coordination, and reporting.

Skills

Weekend operations

Safety compliance

Emergency management

Job description

Director Construction Controls & Oversight (DSO)

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:

Thurs day -Monday or Friday-Tuesday or as required (7.5 HR/DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 006

SALARY RANGE:

$129,446 to $161,807

DEADLINE:

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 coordin ation, resource planning, field support, and reporting. The Director plays a critical role in ensuring track access readiness, operational consistency, and process improvements that enhance constructio

Responsibilities

Provide weekend operational support, safety & security assurance, and construction compliance oversight , coordinating in real t ime 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, safety & security ‑ critical issues to the Office of Safety Oversight and major operational impacts to the Delivery Services Office as appropriate.

Proactively check in with active weekend construction projects to confirm project work commencement and completion, project access, resources, and support were received as planned, escalating systemic or recurring issues to C&D leadership.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues in real t ime, escalating to appropriate C&D and NYCT leadership when necessary.

Building and maintaining supportive and collaborative working relationships with project teams and operational divisions is necessary for effective project delivery .

Ensure clear, consistent communication and proper dissemination of critical information.

Coordinate daily with NYCT, B&T, Railroads, and C&D teams to maintain continuity of service, respond to schedule changes, and ensure project execution aligns with delivery and safety governance standards.

Partner with C&D Safety Oversight to identify process enhancements that increase worksite safety.

Reporting & Construction Compliance