Sr Project Manager - 90292378 - Onsite New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing medium-sized capital programs (ranging from $10M - $30M) and supporting high complex capital programs (ranging from $250M - $500M) related to railyard and facility upgrades and modifications. Individuals in this role will be responsible for all phases of program management from initiation, planning & design development, and construction implementation and closeout in support of Amtrak's Capital Programs, supporting the State of Good Repair needs for the New York Portfolio. The role will require regular analytical and metrics based reporting to other staff, stakeholders and Executive Committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Develops and implements project plans, scopes, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs and budget allowances and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships.

* Creates and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs of the Capital Program

* Develops contract documents as needed for acquiring 3rd party contractors to perform design, construction and other project delivery functions and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships

* Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders

* Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations

* Identify, document and lead evaluation of project changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies

* Recommends project plan changes to appropriate governance decision making bodies and ensures appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change

* Works with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities

* Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans

* Establishes collaborative partnership among stakeholders to support scoping, financial and resource decisions

* Develop and maintain required project management documents in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations

* Identifies efficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards

* Builds and maintains external relationships to provide effective communication of capital program status and accomplished goals and objectives

* Develops and administers the budget for assigned projects approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate

* Analyzes challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons learned are used to improve project management and project delivery practices

* Maintains a teamwork environment with all peers as well as the capital delivery department's internal customers

* Effectively contributes to a safe and secure work environment for employees and travel experience for customers

* Demonstrates necessary leadership to support a zero incident and injury-free culture within Amtrak

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Successfully demonstrates superior knowledge and ability to effectively oversee scope, schedule and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs

* Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups of individuals

* Extensive experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions

* Extensive understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on the corporation and operations

* Experience working with government agencies and organizations

* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree5 years of experience in project controls.

* 6-9 years of relevant experience preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field

* 6+ years of experience in infrastructure project management with emphasis on delivering projects in excess of $10M in the transportation industry

* In lieu of education, a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience is needed

* Professional Engineer's (PE) License or Licensed Architect

* Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

This position allows for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days/week at an Amtrak location (an office, a station, a train, or a project location).

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offeringshere.

Requisition ID:164350

Posting Location(s):New York; New Jersey

Work Arrangement:04-Hybrid WeeklyClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Job Family/Function:Engineering

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..