Senior Manager, Commissioning & Systems Delivery

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,575 - 131,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation pass

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Senior Manager, Commissioning will lead MTA Construction and Development’s efforts to implement and oversee commissioning for a major component of the MTA Capital Program within the Delivery Department.

This role requires hands-on site involvement, escalation and coordination across vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection, with responsibilities including meetings, staff development, and ensuring commissioning requirements are met from design through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years combined experience in installation, testing, and acceptance of vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Qualified Elevator Inspector’s Certificate and/or NYS Professional Engineer’s Licence.
• Familiarity with ASME A17 series, NYS Codes, NFPA, and NEC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office; strong documentation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Escalate issues and make quick decisions to ensure quality in systems commissioning and testing.
• Oversee and develop managers and staff; manage a smaller commissioning team.
• Guide evaluation of vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection within the Stations unit.
• Apply commissioning processes and verify project performance requirements through design and construction.
• Advise Leadership on escalated items from design/construction parties.
• Oversee handover to End-User Department and required training; participate in kickoff and progress meetings.
• Visit construction sites to troubleshoot commissioning issues and perform random checks.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Manager, Commissioning will lead MTA Construction and Development’s efforts to implement and oversee commissioning for a major component of the MTA Capital Program within the Delivery Department.

This role requires hands-on site involvement, escalation and coordination across vertical transportation, HVAC, and fire protection, with responsibilities including meetings, staff development, and ensuring commissioning requirements are met from design through construction.