Manager Force Account Implementation bei Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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.

Summary

The Manager, Force Account Implementation is responsible for coordinating, evaluating, and optimizing MTA force account resources in support of the MTA Capital Program. This position plays a critical part in ensuring the effective deployment of New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) support personnel and equipment, including construction flaggers, for a large portfolio of MTA Construction and Development (C&D) capital projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building relationships across departments and agencies, and is committed to driving operational efficiency and process improvements.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Force Account Planning & Analysis, supports the Senior Director in being responsible for the following strategic and operational business functions:

Project planning: Coordinate the planning and implementation of construction flaggers to support track access for a portfolio of MTA C&D capital projects.

Stakeholder coordination: Collaborate with C&D Delivery teams and contractors to align resource projections with project milestones and service delivery requirements.

Application rollout and training: Support the development and rollout of the next phase of the TA Labor Construction System (TLCS) application, the MTA’s tool for planning and allocating the construction flaggers that support track access for capital projects.

Team leadership: Supervise and develop a team of Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and data-driven problem-solving.

Process improvements: Contribute to the refinement of processes, applications, and tools to maximize track access utilization, force account resource fulfillment, and construction productivity.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field

Master's degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Construction Management, Finance/Economics, or a related field preferred

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Transportation, Construction, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience

Familiarity with the MTA's operating agencies and their construction support resources

Knowledge of construction resource management and experience with resource planning and prioritization

Knowledge of transit force account practices, procedures, systems, and applications

Knowledge of MTA force account systems and applications, including TA Labor Construction System (TLCS), Track Access Management System (TAMS), and Consolidated Work Train Manifest System (CWTMS) preferred.

Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated supervisory and leadership capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively.

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-profile, high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applications, such as ArcGIS Pro, preferred

SQL and relational-database experience (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) preferred

Proficiency with data-visualization/BI tools, such as Power BI or Tableau, preferred

Strong programming skills for analytics (Python, R, or Java) a plus

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

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 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.