Assistant Vice President Commercial Executive (Interborough Express)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

123d • $150,058 - $204,296

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Commercial Executive, reporting to the Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Commercial), is responsible for managing capital project delivery working on the Interborough Express project in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of commercial matters that ensure project delivery is efficient; on schedule; within budget; and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Masters Degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years related experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project/commercial manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Significant experience in project management for major construction projects or projects controls with highly complex systems preferred.
• Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability with building relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment effectively.
• Must have focus and ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Alternative Delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President, Deputy Project Executive (Commercial) in overseeing the control activities for the entire lifecycle of the Interborough Express including budgeting, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and contract management.
• Monitor actual project performance; anticipate and forecast potential claims; negotiate and resolve claims/disputes; ensure proper processing of change orders, contract amendments, and payments; and monitor recovery plans.
• Oversee contract procurement schedule and process, ensuring contract deliverables are received, ensuring MTA C&D compliance with its own contractual commitments and responsibilities, and tracking all contractual deadlines.
• Oversee all project management systems and ensure project-wide compliance with system and project policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure systems are in place to comply with federal grant requirements and obtain necessary regulatory approvals.
• Interface with the Development department to ensure necessary funding is in place as required to not impede project progress.
• Oversee a team of budget, schedule and risk experts; coordinate project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, and third parties.
• Consult with and provide recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution.
• Monitor D-Ber and PM/CM compliance with diversity requirements and engage with firms to ensure good faith efforts are made.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework one day per week after 30 days of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree