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Assistant Vice President Program Coordination (Expansion Projects)

Job ID: 10288

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Program Oversight

Date Posted: May 15, 2025

Description

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

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President Program Coordination (Expansion Projects)

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Development/Program Oversight

REPORTS TO:

Senior Vice President Program Oversight

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

117 6

SALARY RANGE:

$ 148,045 to $ 193,562

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

MTA C&D's Development Department is responsible for managing what, when, and how the MTA builds its capital program – prioritizing capital investments, evaluating project scopes, establishing the project and program budgets, maximizing external funding opportunities, monitoring and reporting on Capital Program performance; and strategically pursuing major transit expansion projects.

This Assistant Vice President will develop and oversee the budget for the MTA's portfolio of expansion projects, including Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, Interborough Express (IBX), and Penn Station Access. This position will work closely and collaboratively with project delivery teams as well as other stakeholders across the MTA to ensure projects are completed both on schedule and within budget while also ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and guidelines.

To ensure budget control for expansion projects, this AVP will supervise budget staff in drafting and reviewing various budget and funding documents, including requests to advertise, budget modifications, procurement staff summaries, and change order requests. The AVP will also play a critical role in obtaining capital grants from outside parties (e.g. the federal government and outside developers). This position will provide executive direction for the budget teams while maintaining overall awareness of capital project status and issues for the Senior Vice-President to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

On a cyclical basis, this position will also develop budget elements of the expansion portfolio for the MTA's Five-Year Capital Plans and will also support MTA C&D's Planning Department in determining which future expansion projects should be included in the MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment.

Responsibilities

Express project delivery teams will control the scope, schedule, and budget of these projects and ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget.

Develop expansion portfolio for the MTA's five-year capital plan, including all supporting materials.

Provide budget support and guidance to the expansion project delivery teams within the MTA Major Projects and Expansion Program, including the development of commitment plans, budget modifications, and capital program amendments.

Implement changes to the prioritization of projects in the approved capital program based on budget/funding constraints and recommendations by project CEOs and C&D Development leadership to align with funding targets.

Review and recommend approval of Requests to Advertise.

Monitor cash flow/burn rates during construction and closeout phases to assess overrun potential.

Monitor/control the use of reserves and contingency funds.

Ensure that all agency-wide capital budget control procedures are followed.

Assemble and submit payment requests to Federal & State Funding Partners and ensure that received funds are assigned to appropriate capital projects.

Direct and evaluate the performance and development of staff under direct supervision and those employees managing asset classes for relevant agencies through the matrix organization environment.

Prepare analysis and reports for use by the MTA Board, executive, and senior management on the status and performance of the MTA Expansion capital programs.

Advise MTA and C&D Senior/executive staff on project progress and programmatic strategies; respond to information requests from MTA, Board members, external agencies, political offices, etc.

Education and Experience

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

A Master's degree in public policy, public administration, public affairs, or business administration is strongly desired.

Must have a m inimum of fourteen ( 1 4) years of experience in Transportation Planning or Budgeting, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of eight ( 8 ) years of managerial experience.

Competencies:

Familiarity with the MTA network and/or the MTA Capital Program.

Experience with project planning, scheduling, and/or budgeting.

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.

Familiarity with federal funding rules and regulations.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership capabilities.

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 .