Description
Position at MTA Construction & Development
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:
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Contracts/Contracts Office
REPORTS TO:
SVP, Contracts & Deputy General Counsel
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required
HAY POINTS:
1142
SALARY RANGE:
$136,872 to $179,645
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
Summary
The Vice President, Associate General Counsel is an officer of MTA C&D, reporting to the Senior Vice President Contracts and Deputy General Counsel. This position provides legal advice and leads rapid response contracting services to C&D departments, recommending the best contracting strategy for a given project, managing the procurement process, and helping to realize the full benefits of those contracts post-award. As a Business Unit Lead, the incumbent will lead these activities for all contracts pertaining to a specific category of capital projects: Stations, Signals & Train Control, Infrastructure, Bridges & Tunnels, or Railroads.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all contracts under its business unit, from strategy to drafting, soliciting and procuring, negotiating and awarding, and claims and change management.Develop strategic and consistent contracts and specifications to reduce risk to budget and schedule.Provide contracting strategy advice far ahead of formal procurement process.Collaborate with Development to develop contracts that address market capacity, procurement and contracting timelines and strategies.Collaborate with C&D's engineers and PCEOs to draft contracts that are cogent, enforceable, and will deliver desired project benefits.Drive for heightened utilization of MWBE vendors in all contracts.Advise Delivery department leaders on contract enforcement, claims management, and merit determinations.Manage the claims process, including strategy and prosecution/defense as necessary.Understand, draft and manage innovative construction contracts involving A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, and other state-of-the-art construction contracting methods.Understand the complexities of large infrastructure projects involving transit and rail systems, bridges, and tunnels.Understand and enforce all laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works contracting.Draft, solicit, award, and manage consultant contracts to support the capital program.Analyze problems and develop solutions to effectively perform in this position.Education and Experience
Juris Doctor - Law degree, Admission to the New York State Bar.Licensed to practice law in the State of New York is required.Minimum of five (5) years' experience in legal positions in a law firm, a governmental legal office or a company's in-house legal department.Experience working on matters involving complex public works projects, construction projects, and/or real estate matters.Minimum of five (5) years of managerial/supervisory experience.Experience with federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.Demonstrated initiative, excellent judgment, and ability to work independently.Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Engineering or Construction Management experience preferred.Excellent academic credentials.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.
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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