Director Commercial (Second Ave Subway)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

81d • $129,018 - $175,651

About The Position

The Director of Commercial & Program Controls for the Second Avenue Subway - Phase 2 Project has a significant 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 Senior Management. Decision-making authority is somewhat defined with the freedom to determine how to accomplish work goals. Building on the success of Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway, which opened on January 1, 2017, Phase 2 is currently underway with ongoing utility relocations in East Harlem under Contract 1. Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway is a long-overdue transportation option for the residents and businesses of East Harlem. The area has been a subway desert ever since the Second Avenue El stopped service above 57 Street in 1940. Phase 2 will bring a subway line back to the neighborhood by extending (Q) service north from 96 Street to 125 Street, creating three new stations at 106, 116, and 125 streets. Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway will improve mobility for commuters and residents of East Harlem, with all new stations being ADA accessible. In addition, the project will improve service and reliability on all transit in East Harlem and reduce overcrowding along the (4/5/6) lines on Lexington Avenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• MBA/Master's in Law (LLM)/Contract Management preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project/commercial manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMI-PBA Certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management of projects or project controls with highly complex systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes with final approval from departmental management and support implementation of such changes.
• Provides input into overall strategy and approach in consultation with departmental management and/or CD Delivery Senior Management.
• Acts as a key member of the Project Management Team and is the primary link between the agency owner and the project delivery teams in all commercial matters.
• Manages the commercial aspects of MTA C&D's consultant/construction contracts, including advising the Agency Owner on commercial and cost issues.
• Administers the contracts, agreeing on processes and procedures with key suppliers and the management of the Commercial Management Team.
• Provides high-level commercial direction and support to the project delivery team.
• Actively manages commercial risk by working closely with the Owner's Commercial Managers to enhance processes and procedures.
• Represents the Agency Owner to external entities and establishes commercial relationships while assuring compliance with contract conditions and relevant standards.
• Communicates with contractors and suppliers on outstanding issues.
• Maintains consistency among the project teams' commercial management and delivery processes.
• Oversees the project commercial teams to ensure the overall commercial program is managed in a professional, legal and ethical manner.
• Develops and implements commercial audit processes and ensures commercial performance continuously exceeds established benchmarks.
• Provides detailed recommendations to the program leadership team and the client by preparing budgets, forecasts, comprehensive financial analysis and other commercial data studies as necessary.

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