Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

Job ID: 15570

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Infrastructure

Date Posted: May 26, 2026

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 hire dat e.

JOB TITLE:

Senior Construction Manager

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/ Infrastructure

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director, Construction

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

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

JOB FAMILY : CON

GRADE: 004

SALARY RANGE :

$10 5,575 to $131,969

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

Summary

The Senior Construction Manager has the authority to establish and audit construction delivery standards for all engineering and architectural disciplines in C&D Delivery. The Senior Construction Manager assists in managing all construction processes to conform to professional industry and MTA C&D standards.

Responsibilities

Reviews in-house technical designs for constructability in non - design-b uild projects.

Responsible for monitoring and/or auditing third - party technical design and construction activities for compliance with the contract’s requirements.

Provides continuous construction oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Manages and allocates constructability review team members to project schedules/milestones.

Documents both conforming and non-conforming work and the progress of outstanding issues verifies corrective actions and identifies opportunities for corrective actions.

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:

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.

PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.

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 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 .