Senior Director, Design & Compliance Innovation

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MTA transportation pass

Health coverage

Pension plans

Generous time off

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development is seeking a Senior Director of Design to lead the design and design compliance review for large capital projects. This role oversees architectural and engineering design processes and drives innovative design delivery within the Delivery division.

The Senior Director collaborates with multiple stakeholders, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and provides strategic leadership across complex programs. Telework is available one day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction , or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years in managing design projects or supervisory roles in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire design/design compliance review team.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and change in design delivery methods, technologies, and strategy.
• Provides the DSO with lessons learned and strategies to streamline design reviews and creates training opportunities across integrated project teams.
• Establishes, monitors, and/or audits the Design-Builder’s design and engineering activities for compliance with the Contract requirements and the Design-Builder’s Quality Control Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect

12+ years of related experience

8+ years in managing design projects

Job description

MTA Construction & Development is seeking a Senior Director of Design to lead the design and design compliance review for large capital projects. This role oversees architectural and engineering design processes and drives innovative design delivery within the Delivery division.

The Senior Director collaborates with multiple stakeholders, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and provides strategic leadership across complex programs. Telework is available one day per week.