Lead Project Controls Specialist-Schedule - 90364443 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$94,300 - $122,256•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will act as a Lead Scheduler for Major projects and programs, managing the integrated master schedule. This individual will develop and update schedules, dashboards, and performance reports to enable efficient and effective project delivery. This individual is responsible for using existing enterprise tools, systems, and work processes to drive effective planning and control across the portfolio and develop new ones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
6 years of prior relevant experience required
P6 Experience
Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle.
Understanding principles and practices of construction contract administration, contracting methods and types; standard conditions of construction and engineering contracts (AIA, EJCDC).
Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation in large and/or complex capital construction projects.
Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
Experience implementing project control software and tools

Nice To Haves

Eight (8) years’ experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as a scheduler using Primavera scheduling software to develop and maintain multi-discipline scheduling for large complex construction or engineering projects.
Experience performing project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios.
Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry, oil and gas, or energy industry.
One or more of the following certifications / credentials: Oracle Primavera P6 certification, SP or RMP (PMI), PSP, CEP, EVP, or CCP (AACE), EVMP

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions.
Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s).
Works with Project or Portfolio leader and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule.
Applies construction scheduling concepts, practices, methodologies, and/or procedures as well as discipline-specific concepts to develop schedules for rail-specific work elements (e.g., electric traction, signals, structures, track) or general construction work elements.
Collects and compiles project or portfolio performance indicators (KPIs) such as installed quantities, expended labor and other progress measurement data, and trends using reports, charts, tables, dashboards, or other artifacts assessing project or portfolio performance to support management decisions.
Integrate external schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities to ensure accurate performance reporting.
Develops or applies reporting mechanisms, dashboards and presentations about project performance indicators and feed this data to ensure a cohesive picture of project’s contribution to the program and/or portfolio.
Tracks potential changes, ensuring suitable assessments of schedule impacts are generated and given visibility with the client and project management.
Assist the Project Management team with maintenance and baseline reviews of project schedules in accordance with approved project parameters.
Assist the Project or Program Manager in evaluation and assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with the applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies.
Monitors actuals and works with other peers to review forecasting against budgets.
Supports the intake process of projects through developing and maintaining automated project evaluation tools and workflows.