Project Manager I / II (Alaska Railroad)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees, directs, and executes capital projects for the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC). The role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, design, environmental studies and permitting, internal force account work, construction contract development, contractor and construction management activities, and quality assurance. The position monitors and controls project and contract changes, estimates and manages budgets, reviews payments, and reallocates resources as needed. It ensures compliance with ARRC, state, and federal requirements related to environmental matters, contracts, labor, and railroad operational and occupational safety. The Project Manager plans and coordinates projects with ARRC departments, architects, contractors, program managers, supply management, grant administration staff, and government agencies. Project plans may address concepts and goals, schedules, cost estimates, critical path issues, financing, and performance improvements. The role supports engineering projects and other project management work as needed, coordinates project materials and services, reviews invoices, and provides written and oral updates to ARRC representatives and federal, state, and community groups. It may organize public hearings, oversee reporting and grant-financing procedures, drive as needed, and participate in Incident Command exercises and activities. Level I manages assigned projects and project-related efforts. Level II also manages more complex or multidisciplinary capital projects and is expected to anticipate design, construction, permitting, and budget issues and develop strategies to mitigate their impacts. Depending on level and assignment, the role may oversee or directly supervise other Project Managers or staff. Work takes place in a corporate office and on construction sites, with possible exposure to harsh weather and noise.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, or a related discipline.
Eight years of project, construction, design, or management experience involving engineering, environmental, NEPA, and construction contracts related to marine projects and development.
Valid driver’s license, maintained with a continuous three-year period free of DUI or OUI convictions.
Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and specifications for civil or railroad construction projects.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices, applicable industry codes and regulations, budgeting and cost control, and procurement practices and regulations.
Working knowledge of Excel, word processing, email, and scheduling software.
Proficiency in CADD and engineering design software.
Knowledge of architectural, engineering, environmental, NEPA, and construction contracts, including value engineering, project scheduling, and contractual oversight.
Level I: Fewer than 10 years of work experience; capable of overseeing, directing, and coordinating assigned projects and effectively communicating with and coordinating other ARRC departments.
Level II: More than 10 years of work experience; able to manage more complex or multidisciplinary capital projects and anticipate and mitigate design, construction, permitting, or budget issues.
Where work focuses on a specific area, such as facilities, signal/telecom, civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, specific experience in that field is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; credited as four additional years of experience.
Professional Engineer license.
Previous experience working with railroad projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

Oversee, direct, coordinate, and execute assigned capital projects, including scope, schedules, and budgets.
Manage project design processes, environmental studies, and permitting.
Plan and coordinate internal force account work and develop construction contracts for contractors and construction management contractors.
Develop quality assurance programs for construction contracts.
Anticipate, develop, and control project and contract changes; estimate, manage, and execute budgets, including payment reviews and prioritization or reallocation of funds.
Ensure project compliance with ARRC, state, and federal environmental, contract, labor, railroad operational, and occupational safety requirements.
Manage contractors and coordinate ARRC staff and other resources needed to deliver projects.
Assist department managers in planning projects funded by federal or state grants or internal capital funds.
Analyze project concepts, goals, schedules, cost estimates, critical path issues, financing requirements, and options for performance improvements.
Coordinate project plans with architects, contractors, department program managers, and other stakeholders.
Provide support for ARRC engineering projects and assist the project management team with unassigned projects as needed.
Coordinate with Supply Management to ensure project materials and services are delivered as required by contractual agreements.
Review and approve invoices for payment.
Provide written and oral updates on federally funded projects to ARRC representatives and federal, state, and community groups as required.
Organize meetings, including public hearings, as needed to meet project goals and deadlines.
Coordinate with grant administration staff to ensure financing and reporting procedures are followed.
Complete assigned projects within approved budgets.
Drive as needed and, if required, participate in Incident Command exercises and activities.
Oversee and direct work by Project Managers; depending on level and assignment, supervise Project Managers or staff and support subordinate Project Managers' work and development.