• Manager Force Account Planning & Analysis

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Manager Force Account Planning & Analysis

     

    Job ID: 11714

     

    Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Owner Support Services

     

    Date Posted: May 14, 2025

    Description

    This position is eligible for telework , which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

    JOB TITLE:

    Manager Force Account Planning & Analysis

    AGENCY:

    Construction & Development

    DEPT/DIV:

    Development/ Owner Support Resources

    REPORTS TO:

    Director Force Account Planning & Analysis

    WORK LOCATION:

    2 Broadway

    HOURS OF WORK:

    9:00 AM to 5:30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

    HAY POINTS:

    677

    SALARY RANGE:

    $ 100,994 to $ 131,414

    DEADLINE:

    Open Until Filled

     

    S ummary

     

    The Manager Force Account Planning & Analysis manages the team responsible for facilitating, evaluating, prioritizing and monitoring MTA force account services in support of the MTA ' s Capital Program. This position is responsible for ensuring the optimal provision of operating agency support personnel and equipment for MTA C&D projects , including construction flaggers, work trains, and track access, for MTA C&D projects.

    Responsibilities

    The manager supports the Director or Senior director in managing the supply and demand of these resources, making decisions regarding priorities, and working with other stakeholders in the operating agencies and C&D, particularly the d elivery business units.

     

    Manage and develop a diverse team of " force account resource analysts " working closely and collaboratively with operating agencies in support of all C&D departments; the team is responsible for facilitating all resource requests (i.e. flagging, access and protection, work equipment, and track access, etc.)

     

    Manage resource supply and demand to optimize utilization; identify and create resource efficiencies, such as track access piggybacking opportunities .

     

    Oversee implementation of all force account resource requests; evaluate and prioritize requests as needed. Train, provision and manage user access to necessary programs .

     

    Work closely with various operating agency divisions, such as NYCT Service Delivery, Maintenance of Way and Operations Planning, to develop and maintain dynamic resource projections .

     

    Identify resource opportunities/synergies to maximize productivity .

     

    Develop and distribute reports on resource planning for executive management, project teams, and agency staff .

     

    Education and Experience

     

    Bachelor ' s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field

     

    Master ' s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field preferred

     

    Must have a m inimum of seven ( 7 ) years of experience in Transportation, Construction, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field

     

    Must have a m inimum of two ( 2 ) years managerial experience

     

    Familiarity with the MTA ' s operating agencies and their construction support resources

     

    Knowledge of construction resource management and experience with resource planning and prioritization

     

    Knowledge of transit force account practices, procedures, systems, and applications

     

    Knowledge of MTA force account systems and applications, including TA Labor Construction System (TLCS), Unified General Order System (UGOS), Construction Flagging Computerized Init ia tive (CFCI), and Consolidated Work Train Manifest System (CWTMS).

     

    Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills.

     

    Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

     

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    Demonstrated supervisory and leadership capabilities.

     

    Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively .

     

    Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.

     

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

     

    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.

     

    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

     

    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 " ) .

     

    Selection Criteria

     

    Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

     

    How to Apply

     

    MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

     

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