Superintendent - Capital Projects
Job ID: 17882
Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: H/H & GCT Capital Admin
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Description
Job Title: Superintendent Capital Projects
Department: Transportation
MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad
Primary Location(s): 420 Lexington Avenue
Salary Range: $150,786- $179,000
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: General Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Non-agreement
Closing Date (if applicable): November 12, 2026
Shift (if applicable): 7:00AM- 3:00 PM
Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable
Telework: Not Eligible for telework
ABOUT THE AGENCY
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.
Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for overseeing, managing, and coordinating the workforce assigned to support capital projects across Grand Central Terminal and the Harlem, Hudson, and West of Hudson territories within the Transportation Department. The position provides leadership and direction throughout project planning and execution to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities, project schedules, and service requirements. The position coordinates departmental resources, minimizes impacts to rail operations, maintains schedule integrity, and ensures a high level of customer service throughout project delivery.
The position also supports the Senior Director – Capital Projects in managing, coordinating, and overseeing departmental operations, capital initiatives, and strategic priorities. Serves as the Senior Director's designated delegate, exercising leadership, oversight, and decision-making authority as assigned. In this capacity, the position represents the Senior Director as appropriate, facilitates coordination among internal stakeholders and project teams, resolves operational and project-related issues, and helps ensure continuity of departmental operations and successful execution of capital projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) & Operational Safety:
- Serve as the technical expert of Roadway Worker Protection and Physical Characteristics (PC) of the railroad. Ensure all Roadway Worker Protection and Operating Rules are adhered to at Right of Way (ROW) construction work-site locations under position jurisdiction through daily on-site monitoring of projects and train operations.
- Provide guidance through the design phase of capital projects as to Metro-North and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements for Roadway Worker Protection.
- Act as the Transportation Department lead on project-related operational safety investigations.
- Coordinate emergency and field response coverage for a 24x7 operation.
- Partner with the Safety Department and Maintenance of Way to support the Roadway Worker Audit group and participate in all RWP reviews and initiatives.
Capital Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a liaison with Metro-North Capital Program Delivery & Oversight, MTA Construction & Development (C&D), CTDOT, and third-party consultants and contractors to ensure schedule integrity and operational coordination.
- Review capital project proposals from a Transportation perspective, ensuring consideration of Track, Signal, and Power systems requirements with minimal operational impact.
- Provide input on staging locations and operational efficiencies while mitigating operational risk.
- Oversee and coordinate freight train movements, support required for capital projects, and test train operations for service restoration and commissioning.
- Evaluate yard-related capital project impacts, working closely with Line Superintendents on design, temporary phasing, and capacity optimization.
- Review MTA C&D MNR BU Baseline documents as assigned by the Sr. Director.
Operational Planning & Outage Management:
- Analyze track outages, power outages, and contractor equipment sequencing for operational refinement.
- Facilitate post-outage lessons learned following delays caused by capital projects.
- Conduct weekly cross-line analysis with adjacent territorial leadership to align resource availability and qualifications.
- Review project requests to determine appropriate Transportation staffing levels and identify field implementation efficiencies.
Field Oversight & Staff Management:
- Direct and schedule the activities of Assistant Superintendents–Capital Projects to ensure proper site coverage.
- Coordinate operational coverage with Line Superintendents, including support for equipment programs related to major capital work.
- Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Data, Systems, and Administrative Oversight:
- Assist in developing and using data sources, dashboards, and applications such as Transportation STRIPE to monitor field management and craft performance.
- Conduct audits as assigned, including vehicle audits.
- Monitor and resolve interdepartmental and interagency issues related to the JOTS program, ensuring compliance with departmental notification protocols.
- Track outstanding system items with MTA IT and the Crew Management Center.
Financial & Contractual Compliance:
- Perform budgetary audits, including verification of flag assignment payroll documentation and review of positions for compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Support the Transportation Department Finance and Administration group with the reimbursement process.
- Conduct quarterly overtime analyses as assigned.
- Collaborate with Labor Relations to resolve contract issues involving Transportation employees supporting capital projects. Performs other duties as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
- Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
- Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
- Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
- Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expert on Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 214 / Roadway Worker Protection and its application in the support of large scale capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of freight equipment and operations in a railroad construction environment. Firm understanding of working limits as they pertain to track outage planning in a commuter railroad environment.
- Ability to develop, implement and refine concept of operations for RMM (Roadway Maintenance Machines and rolling stock in support of capital projects.
- Working knowledge of construction methods and materials with the ability to understand blueprints and schematics.
- Familiarity with train equipment, train cycles and equipment programs.
- Familiarity with Track, Communication and Signal, traction power, rail equipment components and operation.
- Knowledge of Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE) labor agreements or comparable labor agreements.
- Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
- Ability to assess and correct problems in stressful situations with tight constraints.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate and execute coordinated inter-departmental service delivery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with outside agencies.
- Ability to work nights and weekends, and to be on call seven days a week when required. Required
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of (or must gain within 6 months of hire) Metro-North Train Service Manual, Crew Management System (CMS), Train Management Information System (TMIS), Incident Management System (IMS) and Asset Management System (AMS), Job Order Tracking System (JOTS), Systematic Tracking of Records Inspections and Performance of Employees (STRIPE)
The following is/are preferred:
- Familiarity with yard layout and plant specifics.
- Familiarity with budget processes.
- Familiarity with Force Account Estimates
- Experience with piloting equipment to include hi-rail and Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Transportation, Business, Public Administration or other related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include an additional four (4) years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 10 years progressively more complex experience in a Transportation Operations environment with emphasis on service delivery Required
- Minimum 7 years’ experience managing professional staff and projects in an Operations environment Required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must be qualified as a Metro-North Supervisor Roadway Worker Protection (RWP). If not qualified, successful candidate must become qualified within six (6) months from date of hire. within 180 Days
- Must be qualified on the Metro-North Railroad or a comparable commuter railroad Rules of the Operating Department and Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions. If not qualified, the successful candidate must become qualified within six (6) months from date of hire, to include both Metro-North Operating Rules and NORAC. within 180 Days
- Must be qualified on the MN290 Electrical Instructions as a class C employee or higher. If not qualified, the successful candidate must become qualified within six months from date of hire. within 180 Days
- Must be qualified on the physical characteristics of assigned territory. If not qualified, the successful candidate must become qualified on the physical characteristics of assigned territory within twelve (12) months from date of hire. within 1 Year
- Driver's License
Preferred:
- Certified Locomotive Engineer or Conductor Preferred
- Metro-North Railroad Yardmaster experience Preferred
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”).
- Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
- Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
- To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.
HOW TO APPLY:
For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.
For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info (https://nymta.sharepoint.com/sites/MNR--TA/Shared%20Documents/General/Jetdocs/www.mta.info) , click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.
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