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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 4 hours ago

Vice President, Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $234K/yr

18+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Vice President of Design for the Interborough Express project. This role is responsible for overseeing design development, compliance, and governance, ensuring safe and timely construction practices while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Design is responsible for the design development and design compliance of the Interborough Express and will incorporate the latest technology and best practices from national and international precedents with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and timely construction practices

Oversee all aspects of the project’s design including corridor modifications to receive the light rail system and the light rail system itself. Corridor modifications include utility relocation, bridge construction, retaining wall construction, and existing rail infrastructure relocation. The light rail system includes stations, signals & train control, traction power, systems, communications, fleet, and the maintenance & storage facility

Participate in the procurement of third-party consultants and contractors, the environmental review process, project financing activities, and community engagement

Monitor project status, mitigate risk, and resolve project issues; consult with and provide recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution

Coordinate project delivery activities with C&D and third-party operators and partners, and manage staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of the project

Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including: 1. Transit and rail regulatory standards. 2. Safety certification and system assurance programs. 3. Accessibility (ADA), environmental & sustainability requirements. 4. Coordinate with regulatory agencies, oversight bodies, and independent reviewers throughout design development and approval

The Vice President, Design’s primary responsibilities are enumerated above; however, the Interborough Express will require team members to frequently participate in activities outside of their primary functions and constantly coordinate with team members in different functions – this is the norm and not the exception

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerRail systemsDesign standards developmentSafety certification managementSystems integration experienceChange agentHigh-pressure environmentAlternative Delivery experienceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCreative thinkerCollaborative work

Required

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

Must have a minimum of sixteen (18) years of related experience

Must have a minimum of at least ten (10) years in a management or supervisory role and/or program/project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization

Knowledge of rail and transit systems engineering

Expertise in design standards development

Safety certification and regulatory compliance management

Ability to evaluate design decisions from a system-wide, lifecycle, and public-interest perspective

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal levels within the organization

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively

Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements

Preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred

Experience with systems integration and interface management desired

Alternative Delivery experience preferred

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees