Capital Construction Mgr (East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project) - 90229492 - New York

Amtrak•New York, NY

2d•$113,200 - $146,664•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Mgr Capital Construction, the successful candidate will execute all aspects of construction project management for design and construction projects for the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. The incumbent will also interface with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders. The Capital Construction Mgr provides project leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager to provide support in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, third party project support and system expansions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained facilities and right-of-way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7 years of prior relevant experience required
Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities
Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience
Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience
Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance
Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget
Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities
Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience
9+ years of relevant experience preferred
Strong proficiency in MW1000, along with familiarity with CWR standards, to ensure full regulatory and operational compliance
Working knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, and AMT2 to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and operational standards
Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance
Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions
Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Lead project management team and dictate required resources. Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination Integration, execution and tracking of individual Projects.
Build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication.
Responsible for project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to design and construction of all projects, as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
Responsible for monitoring third party contractor progress in fulling technical requirements and serving as point of contact for contractor field operations.
Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor.
Assist with the planning of projects to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to Amtrak’s business plan.
Assist with development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning relating to the Construction Program
Manages the oversight of project budgets.
Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule