Senior Director Construction Risk (DSO)

Overview

The Senior Director, Construction Risk has a high level of authority for decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area, subject to approval on the most significant business and policy issues by Senior Management. Works within clearly defined policies, principles, and specific objectives in consultation with departmental management. Provides policy and procedural recommendations with final approval from Senior Management. The Senior Director, Construction Risk is an experienced subject matter expert in risk management, responsible for providing risk management and risk assessment support for a large project.

Job Title

Senior Director, Construction Risk

Agency

Construction & Development

Dept/Div

Delivery\DSO

Reports To

Assistant Vice President, Risk Executive

Work Location

2 Broadway

Hours Of Work

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

Salary

$149,247 to $186,559

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Summary

The Senior Director, Construction Risk has a high level of authority for decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility, subject to approval regarding the most significant business and policy issues by Senior Management. Works within clearly defined policies, principles, and specific objectives in consultation with departmental management. Provides policy and procedural recommendations with final approval from Senior Management. The Senior Director, Construction Risk is an experienced subject matter expert in a Risk Manager responsible for providing risk management and risk assessment support for a large project.

Responsibilities

• Has decision-making authority over their functional area.
• Supports the Project Executive in all aspects related to risk management and risk assessment, including: direct and review escalated risk management/assessment activities.
• Ensure all project staff adhere to the risk guidelines.
• Oversight over all project risk assessment reports and present risk results, including recommending project contingencies/risk reserves.
• Advises senior management for contract drawing/specification completeness and compliance issues.
• Provides oversight for direct and indirect cost budget analyses.
• Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement and related documents.
• Oversees the review and comments for project schedules, productivity rate quality assurance, and other submitted documents.
• Responsible for driving risk assessment workshops with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Responsible for developing and recommending risk mitigation plans/actions and monitoring progress.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of at least six (6) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
• PMI-RMP or RIMS-CRMP Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience in project management for major construction projects or project controls with highly complex systems preferred.
• Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication 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 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.

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”).

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.

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