Sr Project Mgr - 90415710 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

11d•$94,300 - $122,256•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and mentorship of the Sr Principal Project Mgr, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing capital projects ranging from $50M - $500M related to replacement of electric traction assets. Individuals in this role will be responsible for all phases of project management from project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing in support of Amtrak’s State of Good Repair (SOGR) programs. In addition individuals in this role use significant technical knowledge and related experience to accomplish project objectives by planning, evaluating, and managing the execution of project activities with a moderate level of supervision from a senior-level Program or Portfolio Manager. The role requires regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to the senior management as well as project team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
6 years of prior relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Prior experience in infrastructure project management with emphasis on delivering projects in excess of $50M in the transportation industry
Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Successfully demonstrates superior knowledge and ability to effectively oversee scope, schedule and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs
Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups of individuals
Extensive experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
Extensive understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on the corporation and operations
Experience working with government agencies and organizations
Understanding of integration of railroad systems. (e.g. track structure, signaling, drainage, overhead catenary systems.
Understanding of business correspondence and clear technical translation to the public for general consumption.

Responsibilities

Delivers multiple complex infrastructure projects to progress towards, establish, and maintain SOGR.
Manages the coordination and integration of subject matter experts and stakeholders in a matrix organization to assure proper project delivery in accordance with project schedule.
Creates and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with project scope and requirements coming from Engineering.
Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed; consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders
Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations
Identify, document and lead evaluation of project changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies
Recommends project plan changes to appropriate governance decision making bodies and ensures appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change
Works with project team to support annual and “life of project” planning activities in accordance with multiple funding source requirements.
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans
Develop and maintain required project management documents in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations
Identifies efficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards