Job Description

David Gomez Partners is seeking a Vice President (Systems) ASAP!

Job Summary:

The Vice President, Program Executive manages capital project delivery within the Systems business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department. Highest level position in a large program. Responsible for all phases of the program, from planning through completion to handover to the operating owner. Accountable for program safety, quality, risk, and commercial matters on time and within budget.

The Senior Vice President, Program Executive monitors project status, mitigates risk, and resolves project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution. This position coordinates project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manages staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of capital projects.

Examples of projects include:

• High-speed communications networks and infrastructure.
• Closed Circuit TV and streaming video.
• Public Address / Customer Information Signs.
• Wireless communications systems and networks.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing a C&D-wide performance management system.
• The Senior Vice President will provide vision and leadership for creating and implementing an agency-wide enterprise solution to allow more informed and transparent agency and project-level decision-making.
• Provide vision and leadership for cross-departmental capital program management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide oversight for quality management at the agency level.
• The SVP is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to enable the agency to deliver complex capital projects.
• Identify issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Recommend solutions to executive management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Manages program activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Coordinate program activities with the executive and senior leadership teams, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure program activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of program operations.
• Manage and monitor progress against the agency and program goals.
• Review and approve invoices and other charges based on established procedures. Ensure that expenditures are appropriately charged.
• Manage comprehensive document control and retention.
• Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

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 ten (10) years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years in a management or supervisory role and/or Program/Project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Competencies:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable. PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience in program management for major construction programs or projects with highly complex systems preferred.
• Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• 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 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.
• Alternative Delivery experience preferred.

This position is being handled directly by David Gomez Partners, Inc.

To apply, please send your resume to:

Recruiting@DavidGomezPartners.com

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