Lead Project Controls Specialist-Risk - 90399152 - Philadelphia

Amtrak • Philadelphia, PA

74d • $94,300 - $122,256

About The Position

The Lead Project Controls Specialist - Risk is responsible for assisting the Project Controls Manager - Risk in implementing Risk Management processes and procedures to drive effective project risk management across Amtrak's Capital Delivery projects and programs. Individuals in this role will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, revision, and approval of the Capital Delivery Risk Management procedure and accompanying training materials. Other responsibilities include: actively engaging with Project and Program Teams as well as other stakeholders (Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, Third Party Stakeholders, Contracts, Real Estate, Legal, etc.) on conducting risk identification and analysis and in updating project and program risk registers as needed. The individual may also develop project and program dashboards displaying key risk data drawing upon the status of the current risks and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 6-9 years of relevant experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive project controls understanding with a strong focus on project and program risk management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate risk workshops across a project team.
• Ability to organize and present project portfolio reports, proposals, and other related portfolio information.
• Valid Driver's License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree
• Basic knowledge of construction contracts (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk) and contract administration.
• Experience delivering a capital construction project under active rail traffic.
• Familiarity with grants, procurement, project controls, construction, engineering, third party agreements, and/or permits.
• PMP Certification in good standing, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, CCP or PSP certification.
• PE, AICP, or CCM.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Controls Manager - Risk in conducting risk identification, developing detailed risk response plans, and conducting post-mitigation workshops for large, highly complex projects with a total cost over $25M.
• Conduct evaluation, analysis and impact assessment of identified project risks to enable project/program teams to develop risk mitigation plans and contingencies.
• Coordinate with Project and Program Management team to ensure compliance with Risk Management Procedure.
• Manage project risk data via Enterprise Project Management system, SharePoint or other approved systems and tools.
• Develop and maintain Project/Program risk control tools and workflows.
• Serve as risk manager of small to medium complexity capital construction or engineering project/program(s).
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of department governance policies, frameworks, and procedures on project risk management incorporating current best practices used in the construction and transportation industries.
• Support Project Managers and Cost Engineers to ensure Budget, Scope and Schedule changes are addressed within risk register.
• Lead or support creating and maintaining risk dashboard.
• Provide timely updates to Program and Project Risk Registers.
• Coordinate, as needed, with other Project Controls staff to provide and obtain necessary project data.
• Provide project and program risk performance and feed this data to ensure a cohesive picture of the Project/program and/or portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Rail pass privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees