Full-Time
General Superintendent Infrastructure
Posted on 11/7/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$109.9k - $156k/yr
United States
In Person
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- Baccalaureate Degree or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; eight (8) years of full-time related experience, and five (5) years in a managerial/supervisory capacity
- Direct a subdivision in the inspection, construction, repair and maintenance of NYC Transit’s rapid transit stations, structural components and related equipment.
- Provides direction to personnel; develops monthly and annual material requirement plans.
- Ensures timely acquisition and distribution of material.
- Develops strategic and tactical plans to enable division to better utilize limited material and workforce resources.
- Plans and directs multi-million dollar Capital Construction projects.
- Directs emergency response by Infrastructure personnel.
- Makes on-site evaluation of emergency situations and recommends appropriate level and types of response required.
- Develops action plan to minimize service disruptions.
- Oversees maintenance and repair operations and ensure personnel adherence to system safety policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of transit operations with respect to trades that relate to Infrastructure maintenance & construction, railroad industry safety standards, material and labor contracts.
- Extensive experience in the repair, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation of Track and Infrastructure components of a rapid transit system including pumps and emergency ventilation systems.
- Knowledge of project management and scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to apply managerial skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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