Senior Project Delivery Executive — Stations (AVP Deputy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation pass

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

The Assistant Vice President Deputy Project Executive at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction & Development oversees capital project delivery for the Delivery/Stations division. The role ensures projects are safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts and policies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years in engineering/management, with PMP/ CCM preferred and licensure desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.

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, development, 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

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

PE/RA license desirable

PMP/CCM certifications preferred

Job description

The Assistant Vice President Deputy Project Executive at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction & Development oversees capital project delivery for the Delivery/Stations division. The role ensures projects are safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts and policies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years in engineering/management, with PMP/ CCM preferred and licensure desirable.