• Assistant Vice President Design Executive

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Assistant Vice President Design Executive

     

    Job ID: 13280

     

    Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Infrastructure

     

    Date Posted: Oct 3, 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, Design Executive – Infrastructure

    AGENCY:

    Construction & Development

    DEPT/DIV:

    Delivery/ Infrastructure

    REPORTS TO:

    Vice President , Design Services

    WORK LOCATION:

    2 Broadway

    HOURS OF WORK:

    8 : 30 AM to 5 :00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

    HAY POINTS:

    1232

    SALARY RANGE:

    $135,157 to 177,394

    DEADLINE:

    Open Until Filled

     

    S ummary

     

    Design/Design Compliance Services has technical authority for establishing and auditing design delivery standards for all engineering and architectural disciplines in Construction & Development Delivery. The AVP manages all architectural and engineering design processes within the Delivery Services Office or an Integrated project to conform to professional industry and MTA C&D standards. This position fosters the development of technical skills and innovation in project management practices to enhance the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of capital projects .

    Responsibilities

    Oversees the entire design/design compliance review team.

     

    Fosters a culture of innovation and change in design delivery methods, technologies, and strategy.

     

    Provide the D elivery Service Office with lessons learned and strategies to streamline design reviews and creates training opportunities across integrated project teams.

     

    Establishes, monitors, and audits the Design-Builder's design and engineering activities for compliance with the Contract requirements and the Design-Builder's Quality Control Plan.

     

    Escalates issues to Vice President Design – Signals & Train Controls & B usiness U nit leadership as they arise amongst technical problems within projects/teams/ third parties.

     

    Provides ultimate technical recommendations for any/all escalated items.

     

    Education and Experience

     

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

     

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

     

    Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in managing design projects or supervisory roles in a large, multi-faceted organization.

     

    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

    Competencies:

    A l icensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is required.

     

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

     

    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 organizational levels.

     

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

     

    Must have focus and ability to deliver on 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

     

    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 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 .