Senior Director Capital Asset Planning Job ID: 10650 Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Capital Asset Planning Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025 Description 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. JOB TITLE: Senior Director Capital Asset Planning AGENCY: Construction & Development DEPT/DIV: Planning/ Capital Asset Planning REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President Capital Strategy & Planning WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway HOURS OF WORK: 8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY) HAY POINTS: 109 6 SALARY RANGE: $ 138 , 91 8 to $ 180,761 DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Summary The Senior Director of Capital Asset Planning oversees investment planning activities for a complex and critical portfolio of assets/systems across all MTA agencies. Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, with significant latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Senior Director oversees comprehensive capital planning and strategy across the MTA family to determine which assets in MTA ' s $1 .5 t rillion asset base require capital investment and associated funding needs . The Senior Director will shape how these priorities turn into discrete capital project recommendations and oversee the creation and improvements to data-driven investment planning for the assigned asset categories. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Overseeing the capital planning activities for a complex and integrated set of asset classes or topics across all MTA agencies. Developing capital strategies based on condition, performance, criticality, safety, impact on service reliability, customer experience, access , resiliency, and other relevant considerations. Develop data-driven strategies to guide prioritization and scoping of capital investments. Shaping strategies and priorities into recommendations for discrete capital project s . Leading coordination across asset classes to enhance coordinated and collaborative cross-asset planning and project development. Establishing areas of analysis , including system/network analyses , life-cycling costing , condition deterioration analysis , investment scenario modelling for prioritization of investments , and metrics to establish explicit linkages between the MTA Agencies ' objectives and investment priorities with desired and specific outcomes. Spearheading the ongoing improvement of capital asset data, decision-making criteria, investment rules, and analytic tools for continuously improving the MTA ' s capital planning process. Developing investment prioritization documents and materials including, but not limited to, MTA ' s Twenty-Year Needs Assessments and Five-Year Capital Plans . Information and materials should communicate investment strategies effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders within and outside of the MTA. Creating strategies that will improve MTA ' s long-term capital plans. Leading planning studies , engaging with multiple constituencies , diverse stakeholders and political representatives. Interfacing and build ing close working relationships with Agency sponsor departments and stakeholders. Building working relationships and collaborat ing across C&D Development and C&D Delivery Business Units , handling projects in relevant subject areas. Developing and presenting planning information, processes, and results to stakeholders. Creating new and meaningful means for public communication of – and public input into - MTA ' s capital planning. Manag e a staff of professional and technical employees to implement short- and long-term goals and direction for the areas of responsibility. Selecting, developing, and managing direct and indirect reports, including coaching and counseling subordinates. Managing consultants.   Education and Experience Bachelor ' s or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Transportation, or a related field. Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience . Must have a minimum o f eight (8) years in the management of large projects or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization. Master ' s degree preferred. AICP or PE certification is a strong plus. Competencies: 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. 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.). Selection Criteria Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. 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 " ). 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