Description

•  Direct and coordinate the day-today activates of the Project Manager, sub-ordinate staff, Construction Managers, Vendors, and 3^rd Party Contractors concerning M of E interests/requirements within Capital Projects, OFC Projects, RSSE projects for all Shops, Yards & RSSE.
•  Manage/oversee long range planning activities for capital projects, shops and Yards, equipment (RSSE) and facilities pertaining to M of E’s interests within facilities and Yards as well as 20-year needs process and implementation.(WRY/ERY/Mid Suffolk Yard/ LIC/Morris Park Loco/LIC.ESA/Mets Willets,) etc.
• Manage/oversee MofE Rolling Stock Support Equipment projects. Coordinating plans with MofE staff to support project progress by limiting operational impacts in active shops and yards. Includes the planning, developing, and budgeting of OFC solicitations.
• Provide miscellaneous project services and tasks related to the Detailed Contract Schedule, work plans, RFIs, design documents, document control, product data, shop drawings and site reviews.
• Administrate department and corporate policies to ensure that all policies related to operations, maintenance and personnel are properly coordinated and implemented.
• Participate in inter-departmental working groups to support project development and implementation.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Construction or Management is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of solid practical, increasingly progressive responsibility for management of projects, project planning, scope development, scheduling and project documentation may be considered in lieu of a degree, subject to approval.
• Must possess experience managing a staff, subordinate employees and 3^rd party vendors/contractors.
• Demonstrated experience with project budget development and budget management.
• Demonstrated experience in shop equipment procurement, installation, testing, M.E.P. systems commissioning, and construction management.
• Demonstrated experience in Specification and TSOW development.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others intra-and interdepartmentally.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a strong understanding of third-party contracts.

• Able to review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop equipment manuals.
• Develop and interpret detailed construction schedules.
• Detailed understanding of roles and responsibilities within LIRR MofE management structure.
• Detailed knowledge of LIRR Rolling Stock and facilities.
• Detailed knowledge of LIRR labor agreements

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.