Job ID: 12702

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Delivery Services Office

Date Posted: Aug 15, 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:

Senior Manager, Construction Risk

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery Infrastructure

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director, Construction Risk

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

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

HAY POINTS:

677

SALARY RANGE :

$100,994 to $137,498

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

The S enior Manager Construction Risk will lead MTA Construction and Development ' s efforts to implement and oversee risk management for a medium - sized project for the MTA Capital Program within the Delivery Department. Responsible for escalating issues, making quick decisions, and enabling efficient and quali ta tive products pertaining to project risks. Oversees and develops managers and staff.

Responsibilities

Promote, set up , and implement a risk management system, making it appropriate to the needs of a medium - sized program through the program lifecycle.

Delivery of risk management services to the agency owner as a part of capital program delivery in compliance with MTA C&D's governance, processes , and objectives.

Leads the development and implementation of program risk management plans.

Delivery of discrete risk interventions , risk management services, and Construction Risk Managers/Analyst oversigh t.

Support the delivery of value and r isk exposure reduction through active mitigation of threats and maximization of opportunities.

Facilitate and provide support for workshops in the client ' s environment, using advanced methods for risk, value , and lessons learned processes.

Oversees day-to-day risk management activities , including identification, prioritization, register management, action planning , and monitoring.

Production of periodic risk reporting , including profiled risk expenditure, impacted risk / drawdown , and risk exposure changes.

Develop an d undertak e advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis , including Cost, Schedule , and integrated Cost and Schedule analyses, to enable robust forecasting and tracking of risk exposure.

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 seven (7) years of related experience.

Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

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

Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e. , presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

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 the 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 .