Metronorth Railroad

Senior Director, Capital Program Management and Budget

Metronorth Railroad$133K — $166K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Urban Planning, Finance, or Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of total professional experience
  • At least 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal partners to prioritize and fund the Buses Capital Program
  • Serve as the primary liaison for Buses Capital Program priorities and needs
  • Manage the portfolio of all Buses Capital Projects and monitor progress
  • Coordinate capital workflow processes within the Department of Buses
  • Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to minimize negative impacts on projects
  • Ensure all projects are properly resourced for timely delivery
  • Approve all capital support requests related to Buses projects

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for collaboration
  • Potential for involvement in large scale public infrastructure projects
  • Unique position impacting transit solutions for New York City
Full Job Description
Description

Position at New York City Transit

JOB TITLE:

Senior Director, Capital Program Management and Budget

SALARY RANGE:

$133,519 - $166,899 (FIN008)

DEPT/DIV:

Capital Budget

AGENCY:

TA / OA / MTA BUS

SUPERVISOR

Budget Officer

LOCATION:

East New York Depot

HOURS OF WORK:

8 hours per day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure efficient prioritization and utilization of all Buses Capital Resources. Primary liaison and advocate for Buses Capital Program for all Buses Divisions. Manage day to day functions related to Buses Capital Plan activities and facilitate internal agreement regarding capital priorities for all Facilities, Bus Technology and Rolling Stock.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with internal partners in CMO Office, Facilities, Bus Technology, and Office of the EVP to ensure that Buses Capital Program is adequately prioritized and funded.
  • Primary Buses' liaison with C&D that advocates for Buses Capital Program priorities and needs for all Buses areas.
  • Handle portfolio management of all Buses Capital Projects and review progress on these projects. Collaborate with C&D and internal and external partners to fully leverage asset data to effectively prioritize capital projects
  • Coordinate capital workflow processes within the Department of Buses such as PRDC, Baseline Reviews, Final Acceptance and Beneficial Use.
  • Ensure beneficial collaboration between all internal and external stakeholders as needed to eliminate unintended consequences and negative outcomes during capital project development, planning and delivery.
  • Ensure that all Buses projects are appropriately resources for on-time and effective project delivery.
  • Approve all capital support requests including CRF requests, D4s, OBIs, EFA and TA Labor requests.
  • Work with C&D Development to effectively bundle projects in way that maximize utilization of resources.
  • Work with Bus Technology group to develop accurate return on investment estimates and ensure effective prioritization and project management of Bus Technology Projects.
  • Ensure that Capital contracts which support bus technology are expedited in a way that is aligned with MTA Policy and Procedures.
  • Support project management and development for these initiatives.
  • Collaborate with partners in Subways, Operations Planning, C&D, Transportation and Operations to ensure appropriate resourcing and staffing of Buses shuttle support of Subways planned Capital disruptions.
  • Work with all internal stakeholders to plan bus relocations so that we can provide safe, reliable service delivery during depot rehabilitations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
  • Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
  • Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
  • Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
  • Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Urban Planning, Finance and Accounting, Data Science,
  • Computer Science, Business Related field, Engineering, Transportation, or a satisfactory equivalent.

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Minimum 10 years Total Years of Experience Required and
  • Minimum 5 years years of Managerial/Supervisory Experience Required


SELECTION METHOD:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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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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