Principal Project Mgr - Environmental - 90414791 - Philadelphia / Wilmington

Amtrak•Wilmington, DE

8d•$113,200 - $146,664•Onsite

About The Position

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of highly complex, large-scale capital and environmental remediation construction projects with significant cost, schedule, operational, and stakeholder impact. Accountable for end-to-end project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and governing bodies. Provides project leadership, drives decision-making, and ensures successful project delivery in alignment with organizational objectives, governance requirements, and project management standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 7 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices for planning, executing, and delivering complex capital and environmental remediation projects
Experience managing environmental remediation, hazardous waste, civil earthwork, or environmental construction projects
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Understanding of passenger railroad systems, including design, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards governing capital construction and environmental remediation projects
Understanding of capital and operating budget development, project controls, cost management, forecasting, contract administration, and contract negotiations
Experience managing consultants, contractors, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables on complex projects
Proficiency with project controls, cost tracking, scheduling software, construction management systems, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of Federal Railroad Administration requirements and coordination with public agencies, state and local governments, commuter railroads, freight railroads, and other stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor-management agreements
Ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions in a dynamic environment
Ability to mentor, influence, and support project team members and cross-functional partners to achieve project goals

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Monitor project progress, costs, and consultant/contractor performance; implement corrective actions as needed to address schedule, budget, or scope challenges
Identify, assess, manage, and communicate project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation
Develop and maintain project management documentation in accordance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Prepare and deliver project reports, analyses, and presentations for senior leadership, executive governance committees, government agencies, and other key stakeholders
Establish collaborative partnerships to support project scoping, financial planning, resource allocation, and achievement of project objectives