Remote VP, Deputy Project Executive – Stations

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework one day per week

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Construction & Development invites applications for the role of Assistant Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Stations). Based in New York at the 2 Broadway location, this role oversees capital project delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, budget compliance and adherence to contractual and agency standards.

The position requires a strong leadership presence, extensive project management experience, and the ability to coordinate across staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing construction programs/projects or a supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience in project management for major construction projects with highly complex systems preferred.
• Experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• The Vice President Project Executive is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver complex capital projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out.
• Monitor project performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for improved performance.
• Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Coordinate project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
• Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations.
• Manage the preparation and monitor implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans.
• Coordinate with Safety and Quality Management staff.
• Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle, including developing project scope, requirements, design criteria, and procurement packages, evaluating bids/proposals, negotiating change orders, and timely completing the contractor/consultant evaluation process.
• Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures. Ensure that expenditures are correctly charged.
• Manage comprehensive project document control and retention.
• Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Manage the presentation of project reporting and coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies.
• Manage staff selection, coaching, training, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction/project management or related field

14+ years related experience in engineering/architecture/construction or project management

10+ years experience managing construction programs/projects or supervisory role

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable

PMP and CCM Certifications preferred

Experience with major construction projects with complex systems

Experience leading contractors/subcontractors/vendors

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to work in high-profile, high-pressure environment

Focus on delivering results and continuous improvement

Proven leadership as change agent and innovative thinker

Team-building, listening, problem-solving, prioritization skills

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Construction & Development invites applications for the role of Assistant Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Stations). Based in New York at the 2 Broadway location, this role oversees capital project delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, budget compliance and adherence to contractual and agency standards.

The position requires a strong leadership presence, extensive project management experience, and the ability to coordinate across staff,