Assistant Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Stations)

Description JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Stations)

Agency Construction & Development

Dept/Div Delivery/Stations

Reports To Vice President, Project Executive

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

Hours Of Work 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 008

Salary Range $172,448 to $215,560

Deadline Open Until Filled

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the application deadline.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $68.4 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Job Summary The Assistant Vice President Deputy Project Executive manages capital project delivery within a business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This position is responsible for project management activities that ensure project delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

The Assistant Vice President and Deputy Project Executive monitor project status, mitigate risk, and resolve project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution. This position coordinates project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manages staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of capital projects.

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 pr…