Assistant Director Project Controls (LIRR)

Description JOB TITLE:

Assistant Director, Project Controls (LIRR)

Agency Construction & Development

Dept/Div Delivery/LIRR

Reports To Director, Project Controls

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

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

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 005

Salary Range $117,510 to $146,888

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 $64 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 Director, Project Controls, has some level of authority for the decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility, subject to approval regarding the most significant business and policy issues by departmental management and/or Senior Management.

The incumbent has decision-making authority over their functional area of responsibility within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and precedents. The Assistant Director provides high-level analysis, makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes with final approval from departmental management and/or Senior Management, and supports implementing such changes. May provide input into overall strategy and approach in consultation with departmental management and/or C&D Delivery Senior Management.

Responsibilities Assists Director/Business Unit & project leadership in providing pro-active cost, schedule, and risk management support to the Program Director and Technical Services concerning optimizing projects and defining appropriate plan, cost, and risk Project Baselines.

Independent oversight of project delivery performance relative to Project and Contract Baselines and application of effective project control practices by senior leadership and project teams.

Provide proactive cost, schedule, and risk management input during the Select-Phase stage to optimize project configuration for all project scope of work and agree on the schedule, cost, and risk baselines.

Lead front-end-loading activities to identify opportunities to mitigate risk and realize opportunities associated with defining projects and their emerging execution strategies to reduce delivery risk and maximize project value for money.

Oversee project delivery performance against Project Baselines and ensure appropriate project control practice is applied.

Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes. Analyses decisions and actions from project outcomes, performance, and value-for-money.

Works proactively with Agency and Development to resolve complex issues.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.

Must have a minimum of four (4) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies Experience in project management or project controls with highly complex systems is preferred.

Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and drive…