Design manager

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Design Manager (SBMP)

Job ID: 13210

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Small Business Mentor Program

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2025

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

Design Manager

Agency

Construction & Development

Dept/Div

Delivery/ Small Business Mentoring Program

Reports To

Senior Engineering Director Level 1

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

Hours Of Work

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5 HR/DAY)

Hay Points

611

Salary Range

$94,317 to $128,408

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Summary

Design/Design Compliance Services technical authority for establishing and auditing design delivery standards for all engineering and architectural disciplines in C&D Delivery. The Design Manager manages the architectural and engineering design processes to conform to professional industry and MTA C&D standards.

Responsibilities

Reviews/creates in-house technical designs for non - Design-Build projects.

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

Provides continuous design oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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

Acts as a technical authority & governance.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction , Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

Competencies

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect required.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must have focus and ability to deliver on 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 the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via the 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 .

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]