Mgr Engineering-Stations & Fleet Facilities - 90359455 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$124,600 - $161,352•Onsite

About The Position

The Mgr Engineering - Stations & Fleet Facilities is responsible for leading the design review process for major capital in-house projects, as well as external third-party projects, to ensure that the project design documents are in compliance with all Amtrak and Engineering Department standards, policies, and procedures. The Design Review Manager is part of the overall Design Management Team within the Planning and Engineering Support group under Capital Delivery.

Requirements

Bachelors 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
Demonstrated experience with multi-discipline railroad design, design review, and/or design coordination/oversight.
Demonstrated experience working with outside/third-party projects.
Familiar with railroad construction standards, methods, and practices.
Strong understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to the railroad environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities).
Basic understanding of Amtrak’s network, service, infrastructure, train fleet and maintenance facilities.
Ability to lead people.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Amtrak-maintained territory and operation.
Significant experience in design management, administration, planning, and scheduling.
9+ years of prior relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate, and participate in, the multi-discipline technical review of design documents. Position works closely with many internal groups within Capital Delivery and the overall Engineering Department.
Acquire, or continue to develop, and effectively apply a working knowledge of Amtrak business systems, standard procedures, Engineering Practices, existing agreements with external (third-party) entities, and industry standards and best practices for the technical review of design packages and/or submitted project documents.
Work closely with the Document Controls team to help estimate durations and labor resources necessary for all phases of the design review process for each designated project and monitor forecasted review schedules for accuracy.
Coordinate with the team responsible for facilitating third-party project agreements and permits to help ensure review completion and executed agreement timelines coincide.
Oversee, lead, and mentor junior-level staff to help them grow within Amtrak and the railroad industry.