Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

ABOUT THE AGENCY

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

JOB SUMMARY

This position manages and coordinates the planning, design, construction, and inspection of projects on or adjacent to Metro-North Railroad property, protecting Railroad interests while ensuring operational safety and compliance with applicable State, Federal, MTA, and Metro-North standards and regulations. The position oversees construction coverage by management and represented Individuals and Corporations (I&C) staff and ensures the safe and efficient execution of Grand Central Terminal (GCT) Special Projects, as well as related MTA Capital, MNR Operations, and I&C work. Serves as Metro-North's Code Compliance Manager and liaison with MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D) on fire, accessibility, and code compliance matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent MNR with other State, City, County and Municipal agencies, Utility Companies and private individuals who seek to perform construction and maintenance activities on or adjacent to railroad property. Coordinate their access to the property for the safe performance of work that may pose risk to MNR Operations, customers, and employees, which includes roadway & bridge construction, utility projects and inspection programs, parks/greenways, tenant spaces, public, commercial, and private developments, including MTA Transit Oriented Development projects.
• Serve as MNR's Code Compliance Manager for MNR’s Code Compliance group, providing administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, per Title 19 Department of State Chapter XXXII Part 1204. Oversee the issuance and administration of all Building Permits and Certificate of Occupancy, for work undertaken which is subject to provisions of the Uniform Code, for construction work done by all Metro-North Railroad tenants, including MNR spaces leased through MTA Real Estate, and construction projects performed by MNR Force Account, including for all in-house projects.
• Manage and coordinate the work of Senior Engineers, Site Managers, Construction Engineers & Representatives and Agreement Railroad Inspectors in the permitting, monitoring and enforcement of entry permits necessary for the safe performance of work by outside entities performing work that may impact MNR Operations.
• Manage administrative issues with various departments (i.e., Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Real Estate) and outside entities to include insurance management, insurance agreements and temporary easements.
• Coordinate review of construction proposed by outside entities with Planning, M of W, Transportation departments and MTA C&D MNR Business Unit. Develop and monitor force account budgets for Individual and Corporations (I&C) projects.
• Provide project oversite, direction and day to day management of consultants, and contractors to support Grand Central Terminal Special Projects, including overbuilds such as 270 Park 175 Park Avenue, 300 350 Park Avenue the new ConEd Vault inspection program to ensure ConEd utilities in MNR designated space are regularly inspected for safety purposes, in addition to large projects not directly managed by MTA C&D’s Metro-North Business unit including Penn Station Access/New Rochelle Yard improvements.
• Create and oversee the consolidation of document management for Metro-North’s portfolio of construction projects managed by this group, including Building Permit files, engineering documents, Entry Permit documents, estimates, and other related documents to ensure all are maintained in an accurate, organized, and consistent manner and are readily accessible for retrieval of information to facilitate decision making and satisfy audits or other inquiries.
• Respond to proposals by outside entities during planning and design. Follow projects to completion and resolution of financial, property and claims issues.
• Keep management informed as to completion progress, schedule, and deviations from plans, specifications or procedures that require the review of the Engineer.
• Manage a team of Engineering professionals by fostering a climate of collaboration, problem solving and teamwork that support the department and team goals. Facilitate synergy and collaboration, while enhancing employee development; support and contribute to a culture of respect, integrity, trust, and open communication and ensuring employees feel supported and empowered to perform at their best.
• Serve as an active member of Metro-North’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), translating the company’s strategic priorities into action while reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and leadership expectations across teams.
  Partner across departments to advance enterprise-wide priorities, identify risks and operational barriers, and provide leadership with feedback, insights, and recommendations to support informed proposed solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
• Represent MNR with other State, City, County and Municipal agencies, Utility Companies and private individuals who seek to perform construction and maintenance activities on or adjacent to railroad property. Coordinate their access to the property for the safe performance of work that may pose risk to MNR Operations, customers, and employees, which includes roadway & bridge construction, utility projects and inspection programs, parks/greenways, tenant spaces, public, commercial, and private developments, including MTA Transit Oriented Development projects.
• Serve as MNR's Code Compliance Manager for MNR’s Code Compliance group, providing administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, per Title 19 Department of State Chapter XXXII Part 1204. Oversee the issuance and administration of all Building Permits and Certificate of Occupancy, for work undertaken which is subject to provisions of the Uniform Code, for construction work done by all Metro-North Railroad tenants, including MNR spaces leased through MTA Real Estate, and construction projects performed by MNR Force Account, including for all in-house projects.
• Manage and coordinate the work of Senior Engineers, Site Managers, Construction Engineers & Representatives and Agreement Railroad Inspectors in the permitting, monitoring and enforcement of entry permits necessary for the safe performance of work by outside entities performing work that may impact MNR Operations.
• Manage administrative issues with various departments (i.e., Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Real Estate) and outside entities to include insurance management, insurance agreements and temporary easements.
• Coordinate review of construction proposed by outside entities with Planning, M of W, Transportation departments and MTA C&D MNR Business Unit. Develop and monitor force account budgets for Individual and Corporations (I&C) projects.
• Provide project oversite, direction and day to day management of consultants, and contractors to support Grand Central Terminal Special Projects, including overbuilds such as 270 Park 175 Park Avenue, 300 350 Park Avenue the new ConEd Vault inspection program to ensure ConEd utilities in MNR designated space are regularly inspected for safety purposes, in addition to large projects not directly managed by MTA C&D’s Metro-North Business unit including Penn Station Access/New Rochelle Yard improvements.
• Create and oversee the consolidation of document management for Metro-North’s portfolio of construction projects managed by this group, including Building Permit files, engineering documents, Entry Permit documents, estimates, and other related documents to ensure all are maintained in an accurate, organized, and consistent manner and are readily accessible for retrieval of information to facilitate decision making and satisfy audits or other inquiries.
• Respond to proposals by outside entities during planning and design. Follow projects to completion and resolution of financial, property and claims issues.
• Keep management informed as to completion progress, schedule, and deviations from plans, specifications or procedures that require the review of the Engineer.
• Manage a team of Engineering professionals by fostering a climate of collaboration, problem solving and teamwork that support the department and team goals. Facilitate synergy and collaboration, while enhancing employee development; support and contribute to a culture of respect, integrity, trust, and open communication and ensuring employees feel supported and empowered to perform at their best.
• Serve as an active member of Metro-North’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), translating the company’s strategic priorities into action while reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and leadership expectations across teams.
• Partner across departments to advance enterprise-wide priorities, identify risks and operational barriers, and provide leadership with feedback, insights, and recommendations to support informed proposed solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

•  Familiarity with transportation operations and/or other applicable civil/structural construction experience.
• Familiarity with various organizational structures at the City and State level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in exercising independent judgment and decision making with adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working on or about railroad Right of Way with knowledge of viable construction procedures that serve to provide and support safe railroad operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage agreement personnel with an understanding of work rules and agreements.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal departments, City, State and Federal Agencies and individuals at various organizational levels.
• Strong working knowledge of Program Management, Construction Management, Safety, QA/QC and Construction Contracts, including Engineering review of Plans for constructability around Metro-North’s Operations.
• Motivated self-starter and with persistence, skilled in motivating others.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or comparable applications.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using Primavera Project Planner and/or comparable applications.
• Ability to be on call for emergencies as needed.
• Knowledge of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and enforcement.

The following is/are preferred:

• Familiarity with Metro-North Railroad operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years years of experience in construction and engineering management
• Minimum 7 years years of experience managing professional staff/ diverse workforce and/or projects. 

The following is/are preferred: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• New York State Professional Engineer or Registered Architect License. Upon Hire Required
• NYS Certified Code Enforcement Official, or ability to attain within six months of hire. within 120 Days Required
• Valid Driver's License

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

HOW TO APPLY:

For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info, click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.