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Vice President Project Controls Executive (DSO)

Job ID: 10462
Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Delivery Services Office
Date Posted: Feb 12, 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: 

Vice President Project Controls Executive

AGENCY: 

Construction & Development 

DEPT/DIV: 

Delivery/DSO

REPORTS TO: 

Senior Vice President, Program Executive

WORK LOCATION: 

2 Broadway 

HOURS OF WORK: 

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

HAY POINTS: 

1510 

COMPENSATION: 

$166,700 to $216,911

DEADLINE: 

Open Until Filled 

 

Summary

 

The Vice President Project Controls Executive has broad authority over the strategy, governance, and direction of the entire functional group. The Vice President has complete decision-making authority over the functional group within general policies, principles, and ultimate goals of the organization. In addition, the person in this role has the latitude to consider organizational direction. Has full ability to define policies, practices, standards and guidelines for the entire Project Controls functional group. The person in this role is a respected industry fellow in program/project controls responsible for all aspects of program control activities for C&D (cost estimating, cost control, scheduling, and risk management) for the entire capital program. Works within the Delivery Services Office in the C&D Delivery department and sets new project controls, policies and procedures for all staff to follow. 

Responsibilities

Responsible for program control activities for the entire lifecycle of the project (planning phase through handover to operating owner). 

Supports a Project Executive and project team.

Assists the Project Management team in making decisions for escalated items related to cost estimates, schedules, change orders, claims, time extension requests, and disputes.

Evaluate actual project performance, risk identification/mitigation, and recovery plans on a program level and provide Delivery Office trends/drivers/mitigation strategies.

Review and identify escalated items related to financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spending per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding.

Provides insights into overarching reviews for conceptual estimates and durations for projects/programs.

Establish force account needs for projects.

Establishes continuing education for all project controls team's skill development.

Creates innovative solutions to assist project management/delivery teams in understanding the health of their project, enabling them to make quick decisions.

Accountable for the leadership and management of the Program Controls function, technical compliance, and continuous improvement.

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 sixteen (16) years of related experience.

 

Must have a minimum of ten (10) 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 controls for major construction projects or projects with highly complex systems preferred. Alternative delivery experience desirable.

 

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

 

Experience developing procedures and delivering training programs.

 

Excellent communication, presentation, 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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