Director, Project Controls – Delivery Leader

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit pass

Healthcare plans

Pension plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Director of Projects Controls (B&T) to lead cost, schedule and risk management across complex capital programs. The role reports to the Vice President Project Controls Executive and commands authority over staffing and budgets within Project Controls.

The incumbent will drive front-end loading, ensure project baselines, and coordinate with contractors to maximize value, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum ten years of related experience.
• Minimum five years in a management or supervisory role in a large organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMI-SP, VP, CCP, or CPE certifications desirable.
• Experience leading and managing contractors and vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides pro-active cost, schedule, and risk management support to the Program Director and Technical Services.
• Oversee project delivery performance relative to baselines and apply project control practices.
• Lead front-end-loading activities to mitigate risk and define project strategy.
• Maintain program and project control performance reporting.
• Provide input on policy/procedural changes and support implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive improvements.

Skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project controls tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Director of Projects Controls (B&T) to lead cost, schedule and risk management across complex capital programs. The role reports to the Vice President Project Controls Executive and commands authority over staffing and budgets within Project Controls.

The incumbent will drive front-end loading, ensure project baselines, and coordinate with contractors to maximize value, safety, and on-time delivery.