Sr Principal Project Mgr - Yards - 90416175 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$135,800 - $176,040•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the execution of complex, high-value projects or defined programs with significant scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder impact. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, applies advanced project management judgment, and serves as a key integrator across disciplines, partners, and stakeholders. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the position influences outcomes through expertise and leadership rather than formal supervisory authority. The position works four days in the office and one day remotely. Travel requirements are up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience.
At least 9 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced knowledge of project management principles and of program development, implementation, and administration for improvement and maintenance projects.
Strong understanding of passenger railroad systems design, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, engineering, and construction of passenger railroad capital improvement and maintenance projects.
Understanding of capital and operating budget preparation and administration, contract negotiation and administration, and the Amtrak organization and its Federal Railroad Administration and Northeast Corridor stakeholders, including state and local governments, commuter railroads, and freight railroads.
Ability to motivate and support people across the organization to work collectively and produce strong results.
Superior verbal and written interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to conduct meetings and interviews, articulate complex issues concisely, resolve conflict, and inform people across all levels of Amtrak.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements.
Ability to identify talented managers and advocate for their future development.
Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office, including intermediate capabilities with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

At least 11 years of relevant work experience.
Experience within vertical construction.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and deliver large or complex projects, or a defined program of work, in alignment with approved objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and governance requirements.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, cost forecasts, risk registers, and performance metrics; monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution, escalation, and transparent communication to stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of coordination with internal teams, external partners, and oversight entities to support decision-making and delivery alignment.
Apply advanced project management standards, methodologies, and best practices; provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to less-experienced project personnel and matrixed contributors.