Mgr Capital Construction - 90382991 - Baltimore

Amtrak

22d•$113,200 - $146,664•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for the major capital improvement projects included in the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program that will modernize and transform a four-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. It includes two new high-capacity tubes for electrified passenger trains, new roadway and railroad bridges, new rail systems and track, and a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC station. B&P Package A Tunnels scope includes 2ea approximately 2 mile long tunnels to be constructed via TBM, and other major civil work at 4 locations including: Support of Excavation (SOE), excavation and concrete structures for shaft facilities (south portal / vent, north vent, north portal); ground improvements; coordination with tunneling under Amtrak’s corridor and MTA light rail and subway; drill and blasting excavations; instrumentation and monitoring; site environmental management; and coordination with the public and adjacent contractors. The Mgr Capital Construction is responsible for overseeing the construction phase and supporting pre-construction activities. The Capital Construction Manager represents Amtrak on site and manages Amtrak’s protocols during the construction phase of project, and during the pre-construction phase. The general duties of this position include but are not limited to: Ensuring the construction is performed in accordance with the construction and design documents to best meet the goals of the project Deliver project on schedule and within the established budget. Ensure that Amtrak and B&P processes and procedures are followed. Review contractor submittits and other deliverables. Assist with coordination with other contracts, Amtrak, utilities, etc.

Requirements

Supervisory experience in the management of construction contracts.
Extensive practitioner experience with construction and construction management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.
Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.
Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.
Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills.
Strong Safety Focus.
Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7 years of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

9+ years of relevant experience preferred
Demonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment
Significant experience in construction management
Experience in delivery of heavy civil infrastructure projects.
For this Package A Tunnels contract experience in more than one of the following is Preferred: Support of excavation, controlled rock blasting, concrete structures, ground improvement, TBM tunneling, SEM tunneling, instrumentation and monitoring

Responsibilities

Review contract design documents and submittals.
Review and understand contractors site specific Pre-Activity plans.
Direct, manage, and coordinate construction activities to ensure that critical issues are addressed and properly resolved.
Work with an OCM to ensure that contractors execute the project in accordance with the agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule.
Work with the Delivery Partner consultant team which includes monitoring work for compliance with their schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
Provide regular (as required) project status reports addressing forecasted and actual project costs.
Address project schedule and any changes in project status.
Resolve design and field construction problems.
Host or attend progress meetings and report on contract status.
Review contractors’ requests for change and if appropriate, prepare contract change notices with appropriate justifications.
Assist with negotiation of change orders.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure adequate resources are available to support, as well as obtain track outages, and ensuring the labor forces are available as planned and scheduled.
Assist with outages planning and guidance.
Update construction estimates and schedules and aid with preparation of same as needed.
Be present for the commissioning of the construction, testing, startup, and transfer of operational procedures for projects and programs.
Communicate, implement, promote, and enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation's safety vision and goals
Prepare force account estimates and track force account labor, material, and other resources as needed.