• Assistant Vice President, Project Controls…

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Assistant Vice President, Project Controls Executive (LIRR)

     

    Job ID: 12061

     

    Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Delivery - LIRR

     

    Date Posted: Jun 19, 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:

    Assistant Vice President, Project Controls Executive

    AGENCY:

    Construction & Development

    DEPT/DIV:

    Delivery \LIRR

    REPORTS TO:

    Vice President, Program Executive

    WORK LOCATION:

    Jamaica Station , New York

    HOURS OF WORK:

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

    HAY POINTS:

    1142

    COMPENSATION:

    $ 148 ,045 to $$193, 562

    DEADLINE:

    Open Until Filled

     

    S ummary

     

    Assistant Vice President Project Controls Executive has broad authority for the decision - making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility. The incumbent has decision-making authority over their functional area of responsibility within broadly defined policies and objectives , including wide latitude in considering the development of plans, priorities, and processes to achieve goal s. The Assistant Vice President of Project Controls Executive makes policy and procedural changes for their functional area of responsibility and is responsible for the overall strategy and approach made in consultation with the Vice President of Project Controls Executive .

     

    Experienced program controls manager responsible for all aspects of program control activities (cost estimating, cost control, scheduling, and risk management) for a mega-projec t or Business Unit.

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for program control activities for the entire lifecycle of the project (planning phase through handover to operating owner). Supports Project Executive s and project team s .

     

    Develop s /review s estimate s and schedule s impacts with change orders, claims, time extension requests, and disputes .

     

    Evaluate s actual project performance, risk identification/mitigation, and recovery plans. Recommend s course changes when escalated items require changes.

     

    Manage s financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding.

     

    Responsible for program administration and reporting.

     

    Oversees/manages project controls and administration teams.

     

    Develop s /review s conceptual estimate s and durations for projects.

     

    Establish es force account needs for projects.

     

    Directly responsible for project controls and the administration team 's continued skill development

     

    Education and Experience

     

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

     

    Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience .

     

    Must have at least eight (8) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

     

    Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.

     

    PMI-SP, EVP, CCP, or CPE Certifications are desirable.

     

    Significant experience in project management for major construction projects or project controls with highly complex systems preferred.

     

    Alternative Delivery experience desirable.

     

    Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.

     

    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 have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

     

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

     

    Must possess excellent team - building, listening, problem - solving, and prioritization skills.

     

    Alternative Delivery experience preferred.

     

    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

     

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    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 .