Metronorth Railroad

Senior Capital Construction Oversight Specialist

Metronorth Railroad • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or a trade license with extensive experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in construction management or related areas, or 10+ years with a trade license.
  • Supervisory and/or project management experience is essential.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
  • Proven experience in conducting interviews and gathering data.
  • Ability to write professional and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct reviews of MTA capital construction contracts to identify fraud and abuse.
  • Identify risks and mismanagement, providing impactful recommendations.
  • Plan and report on investigations related to capital construction programs.
  • Interview agency personnel, vendors, and contractors involved with the MTA.
  • Analyze contracts and other records for audit and investigation purposes.
  • Draft written memoranda and prepare reports with recommendations and conclusions.
  • Testify in hearings or court proceedings as required.
  • Develop professional relationships and stay informed on MTA operations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid teleworking eligibility per office policies.
  • Ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites.
  • Opportunity to engage in a meaningful oversight role within public sector projects.
  • Develop skills through exposure to diverse investigatory and analytical tasks.
Full Job Description
Duties Description • Conducts reviews of the MTA capital construction contracts, processes, procurement, billings, and management to identify fraud and abuse.
• Identifies risk, mismanagement, and safety concerns and formulates impactful recommendations to address the problems found.
• Works with a team on planning, conducting, and reporting on investigations and reviews regarding the MTA's capital construction and maintenance programs.
• Conducts interviews of agency personnel, vendors, and contractors who conduct business with the MTA and other persons of interest.
• Analyzes contracts, billings, inspection records, payroll and other electronic or paper records in furtherance of audit or investigation objectives.
• Drafts written memoranda of interviews, investigative efforts, and other relevant work products.
• Authors and assists in the preparation of reports identifying recommendations and conclusions.
• Testifies in administrative hearings and other court proceedings as required.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships and continually gains knowledge of evolving MTA and MTA agency operations.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (in fields such as construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, accounting) and seven years of experience OR a license in a trade and ten years of experience.
• Supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Analytical skills, critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and investigative/research aptitude.
• Experienced in conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing information.
• Experience working in an oversight capacity.
• Ability to write professionally.
Valuable knowledge and experience (preferred, but not required):
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contracts, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and estimating.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, regulations, safety and OSHA requirements.
• Familiarity with basic design and construction processes, drawings, means and methods and organizational structures preferred.
• Experience with data analytics, preferably within the construction/engineering industry.
Position Requirements:
• Ability to conduct site visits to active construction sites and safely traverse active transportation facilities. Travel within the MTA geographic jurisdiction required.
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.
• Position is eligible for hybrid teleworking according to office policies.

Additional Comments How to Apply:

• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

Name Director of Recruitment

Telephone 2128780000

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

Suite 1110

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

Notes on Applying How to Apply:
• Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
• Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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