Director of Capital Projects Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation pass

Health coverage

Pension plans

Generous time off

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking aDirector of Project Management to oversee capital project delivery within the Construction & Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This leadership role requires guiding safety, schedule, budget and contractual compliance across multiple programs, coordinating with staff, contractors, and operating agencies.

The Director monitors project status, mitigates risk, and provides senior leadership with recommendations for critical issues.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of at least five (5) years in the management of construction programs/projects or supervisory role in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor staff to deliver complex capital projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out.
• Monitor performance against baselines and pursue improvements.
• Identify issues and risks and ensure timely resolution.
• Recommend solutions to senior management for critical issues.
• Coordinate with project team, staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to standards, guidelines, and safety/quality requirements.
• Oversee project documentation and reporting.

Skills

PM Certification

PMP Certification

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or PM

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Project management software

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking aDirector of Project Management to oversee capital project delivery within the Construction & Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This leadership role requires guiding safety, schedule, budget and contractual compliance across multiple programs, coordinating with staff, contractors, and operating agencies.

The Director monitors project status, mitigates risk, and provides senior leadership with recommendations for critical issues.