Superintendent, Facilities

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Brooklyn, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent, Facilities oversees and coordinates maintenance trades involved in facility operations, repairs, and rehabilitation affecting the physical integrity of New York City Transit stations and facilities. The role monitors the identification, prioritization, and correction of defects and outstanding work orders involving electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural elements at stations, employee facilities, repair shops, and train yards. The selected candidate is designated as a policymaker and supports coordination and oversight of capital projects, from scope development through construction closeout.

The Superintendent identifies operational priorities, helps develop policies and production plans, and manages resources and budgets to address infrastructure deficiencies. The role directs subordinate staff, coordinates with contractors, monitors work inspections and acceptance, and coordinates contractor access and protection. It also manages support for capital projects, including review of scopes of work and design drawings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Three years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction trades.
• Experience with project management and maintenance management techniques.
• Knowledge of NYCT budget practices and material procurement procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules, labor contracts, and other Subways divisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational priorities and assist senior managers in developing policies, production goals, and plans to correct infrastructure deficiencies.
• Assist senior managers in developing a multi-million-dollar budget to achieve production goals within allocated budget constraints.
• Establish budget alternatives and allocate resources according to priorities and personnel availability.
• Direct subordinates, establish scopes of work, and set performance accountability measures to achieve production goals and maintain infrastructure.
• Guide subordinates on compliance with Transit rules and regulations, labor relations and personnel policies, and safety laws, procedures, and practices.
• Liaise with contractors; oversee and monitor inspections and work acceptances; assign subordinates to complete unfinished work and bill back when applicable.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor access and protection to safeguard contractors and NYCT equipment.
• Coordinate and manage support for capital projects, including overseeing reviews of scopes of work and design drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED