Construction Manager (Signal & Train Controls)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

113d • $94,317 - $128,408

About The Position

The Construction Manager will manage MTA Construction and Development efforts related to contract compliance, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of major capital projects on schedule and within budget. Responsible for ensuring successful project execution in conformance with requirements of the approved design and contract documents, applicable criteria and standards, and requirements of the MTA operating agency clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management team in effective execution of the construction management process, including management and oversight of contractor performance, construction activities, contract administration, and inspection services through completion of the project life-cycle.
• Review in-house technical designs for constructability in non-design-build projects.
• Monitor and/or audit third-party technical design and construction activities for compliance with the contract's requirements.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary construction team, ensuring that quality projects are effectively and efficiently delivered within established schedule and budget and that appropriate project documentation is maintained.
• Ensure project delivery follows all contract documentation, applicable standards, guidelines, laws, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and project requirements of the MTA operating agency clients.
• Ensure that safety is an integral part of all construction activities.
• Develop solutions to unforeseen conditions and negotiate change orders as required.
• Work with Delivery staff to incorporate revisions to plans and guidelines as needed.
• Manage the adoption of innovative methods, processes, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient project delivery with quality outcomes.
• Oversee construction team participation in constructability, project alternatives, feasibility, cost-benefit, risk, and life-cycle cost analyses and studies.
• Participate in pre-construction project planning as needed.
• Manage development and preparation of detailed project status reporting, presentations, and updates to related systems.
• Coordinate owner support/force account services and capital payments.
• Develop and maintain productive and transparent relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including MTA operating agency clients.
• Ensure effective communication on project status and timely resolution of issues.
• Manage selection, development, and motivation of personnel.
• Ensure prompt and effective coaching, counseling, and career development for subordinates.
• Review staff performance and discipline/terminate employees when necessary.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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