Infrastructure Project Controls Director – Remote-Eligible

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter benefits

Pension and retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development is seeking a Director of Projects Controls (Infrastructure) in New York. This leadership role oversees cost, schedule, and risk for highly complex capital projects, guiding policy implementation and continuous improvement within project controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years in management. Telework is allowed one day per week, reflecting a hybrid work arrangement within a major transportation network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering/Architecture/Construction/PM/Business Admin/Transportation).
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a management or supervisory role in a large organization.
• Licensed PE or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMI-SP/VP/CCP/CPE certifications desirable.
• Experience leading contractors/subcontractors/vendors.
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive 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.
• Provide input during Select-Phase to optimize baselines.
• Lead front-end-loading to mitigate risk and maximize value for money.
• Ensure project delivery performance is monitored against baselines.
• Lead Business Unit program and project control performance reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and continuous improvement of schedule, cost, risk, and change management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Team-building

Problem solving

Prioritization

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction/Project Management/Business Administration/Transportation

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable

PMI-SP, VP, CCP, or CPE Certifications desirable

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows OS

Job description

MTA Construction & Development is seeking a Director of Projects Controls (Infrastructure) in New York. This leadership role oversees cost, schedule, and risk for highly complex capital projects, guiding policy implementation and continuous improvement within project controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years in management. Telework is allowed one day per week, reflecting a hybrid work arrangement within a major transportation network.