Senior Director, Facilities Capital Support

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York invites applications for Senior Director, Facilities Capital Support. This role leads the financial and administrative support for capital projects within the Division of Facilities, overseeing funding allocations, expenditures, resource distribution and documentation to ensure timely delivery of programs.

You will supervise procurement and administration of capital goods and services, manage third‑party project management, and optimize internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation, or related field.
• Eight years of relevant experience, with at least four years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and administrative support for capital projects in the Division of Facilities.
• Monitor capital funding allocations, expenditures, resource distribution, and documentation division-wide.
• Oversee procurement and administration of capital goods/services, office renovations, external 3rd party project management, and other facility support contracts.
• Manage the capital reimbursable position request process to support the MTA Capital Program and appropriate staffing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and streamline administrative processes for capital projects across Facilities teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Process improvement

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Visio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering/Public Administration/Transportation

Eight years of relevant experience, four in management

Tools

MS Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Senior Director, Facilities Capital Support

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Facilities

Location: 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004

Hours: Managerial

Reporting Manager: AVP, Facilities

Deadline: 09/08/2026

Compensation

$141,462 - $176,827 (Grade 008)

Position Summary

This role is responsible for managing the financial and administrative support processes for capital projects within the Division of Facilities. Monitors capital funding allocations, expenditures, resource distribution, and required documentation across the division. Partners with key stakeholders to evaluate and streamline administrative processes and establish consistent practices to support capital projects across Facilities teams. Oversees the procurement and administration of capital goods and services, office renovations, third-party project management, and other Facilities support contracts. Manages the capital reimbursable position request process, ensuring appropriate staffing levels to support the MTA Capital Program and accurate project charging.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Management is seeking a candidate to manage the financial and administrative support processes for all capital projects in the Division of Facilities. This includes but not limited to the following:
• Monitoring of capital funding allocation, expenditures, resource distribution, and documentation submittal division wide.
• Accountable for the procurement and administration of capital goods/services, office renovation, external 3rd party project management and other facility support contracts.
• Manage and oversee the capital reimbursable position request process for the Division of Facilities, ensuring that appropriate staffing is in place to support the MTA Capital Program and appropriate projects are charged.
• Meet with key stakeholders to evaluate existing administrative processes and develop consistent streamlined internal processes supporting capital projects across all Facilities teams.
• Assess and monitor charges to capital projects, manage capital job numbers, and prepare journal entries to correct mischarging.
• Oversee contract development, draft contract provisions, track expenses and invoice processing.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation, or a related field, and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, of which four (4) years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Project management.
• Process improvement/six sigma.
• Ability to work and deliver under demanding timelines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Visio and other data visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI/Tableau).

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Other Information

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Additional Information

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.