Mta Procurement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President, Associate General Counsel

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Contracts\Construction Contracts

REPORTS TO:

Vice President, Associate General Counsel

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

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

JOB FAMILY: LGL

GRADE: 007

SALARY RANGE:

$143,713 to $179,641

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

Summary

This position is a senior officer of MTA C&D, reporting to the VP, SVP, and EVP General Counsel & Contracts Department Head. We seek a practicing attorney who will report to the Deputy General Counsel and be accountable for providing legal counsel, contract management, procurement, risk management, and policy advice to MTA C&D executives and management on a broad range of issues to protect and preserve the agency's legal interests. This position will handle a broad range of issues touching every department within the agency, including construction, real estate, procurement, human resources, program controls, intellectual property, media, and environmental issues. The position will also assist the Deputy General Counsel in addressing complex matters for the General Counsel and agency executives.

The Contracts Department provides legal advice on all construction contracts, litigation and claims, and change orders, as well as third-party real estate agreements and condemnation proceedings. In addition, the department provides legal advice on human resources, environmental, intellectual property, Freedom of Information Law, public relations, legislative matters, and other issues relating to MTA C&D.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all contracts under its business unit, from strategy to drafting, soliciting and procuring, negotiating and awarding, and claims and change management.

Develops strategic and consistent contracts and specifications to reduce risk to budget and schedule. This includes improving the risk allocation between MTA and contractors to ensure that the party most able to "own a risk" is accountable for its mitigation. Optimizing risk allocation results in lower contract prices.

Provides contracting strategy advice far ahead of the formal procurement process.

This includes:

Collaborating with Development to develop contracts that address market capacity, procurement, and contracting timelines, strategies, and issues regarding federal versus state funding.

Collaborating with C&D's engineers and PCEOs to understand vision and draft contracts that are cogent, enforceable, and will deliver desired project benefits.

Helping drive the heightened utilization of MWBE vendors in all contracts.

Advising the delivery department leaders on contract enforcement, claims management, and merit determinations, managing the claims process, including strategy and prosecution/defense as necessary.

Understanding, drafting, and managing innovative construction contracts involving A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, and other state-of-the-art construction contracting methods to support the MTA's Capital Programs, and understanding the complexities of large infrastructure projects involving transit and rail systems, bridges, and tunnels.

Understanding and enforcing all the laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works contracting, as well as the requirements of the MTA's funding partners, such as the Federal Transit Administration.

Having a broad range of substantive knowledge of the law, procurement, construction management (including construction scheduling), and the highly technical subjects of the MTA's projects. Current and upcoming projects require specialized knowledge and understanding of large infrastructure projects, some involving state-of-the-art and developing technologies and complex data, signaling, and communications systems.

The holder of this position will need to manage 12-23 staff positions and be able to analyze problems and develop solutions to perform in this position effectively. For example, in a single day, the holder of this position will have to review, assess, and make decisions related to complex construction issues on significant construction projects, represent the agency in complex construction disputes, negotiate significant contracts and/or claims with contractors and designers, negotiate construction work and condemnation agreements with private property owners, or work with FTA and FRA counsel to address compliance concerns.

Engineering or Construction Management experience preferred.

Education and Experience

Juris Doctor- Law Degree, Admission to the New York State Bar.

Excellent academic credentials.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively independent legal experience 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, and familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws.

Experience with federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.

Demonstrated initiative, excellent judgment, and ability to work independently on matters of significant size and complexity.

Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Confidence in dealing with senior management and sophisticated counterparties.

Ability to identify creative, business-oriented solutions to legal and business risks.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Proven capability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

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 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.