Jamie Torres-Springer

Jamie Torres-Springer serves as President of Construction & Development and Chief Development Officer for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, where he is responsible for better, faster, and cheaper delivery of the MTA’s $55 billion capital plan through innovative management of construction work for subways, buses, commuter railroads, bridges, and tunnels.

Prior to joining the MTA, Mr. Torres-Springer served as Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC), the agency responsible for delivering infrastructure and facilities across New York City government. He led development and implementation of DDC’s Strategic Blueprint for Construction Excellence, a comprehensive plan to streamline capital project delivery, and had a leading role in several programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City’s adaptation to climate change, and reform of the criminal justice system.

Prior to DDC, he led a national planning practice at HR&A Advisors working on urban infrastructure, open space, and citywide strategic plans for inclusive growth and sustainability.