Director Capital Construction - Commercial - 90375689 - New York

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The Director of Capital Construction – Commercial will plan, direct, manage, and oversee cost engineering and control activities and operations for a large, complex capital construction project or a portfolio. May also supervise schedule control activities and staff. Under general direction from the Sr. Project Director, The Project Commercial Director will play a pivotal role in the success of the project/program, and in collaboration with the project team, will oversee and coordinate commercial management activities of the project, including contract management, and contract changes, and will oversee procurement of material to support Amtrak force account work. The Project Director will assist in developing negotiation strategies and analyzing recommendations provided by project management consultants and will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and reporting on the project and commercial risks that could impact the on-time and on-budget delivery of the program. The Project Commercial Director will collaborate with a diverse team comprising direct reports, consultants, contractors, contract procurement, partners, and stakeholders. The Project commercial Director will also plan and manage commercial project activities across all dimensions, accountable for project outcomes. Individuals in this role use advanced knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities. This role will be responsible for managing direct reports. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Leads development, preparation, and maintenance of Program /Project commercial functions and procedures on project cost estimation, cost control, financial risk management, contingency determination and management, and earned value management, incorporating current best practices used in the construction and transportation industries.

• Ensures integration of scheduling and cost engineering practices and methods, and supports development of schedule management policies, procedures, and performance metrics. · Leads staff in the development and implementation of KPIs to assess project cost performance.

• Directly or through subordinate-level staff, directs, manages, and supervises assigned staff responsible for analyzing, developing, maintaining, controlling, and/or reporting project cost, including but not limited to analyses of project cash flow, budget, and funding in accordance with grant and funding contribution agreements.

• May supervise, directly or indirectly, project controls staff responsible for scheduling functions on a large project / program , including schedule controls, forecasting, and reporting.

• Ensures close coordination between assigned scheduling and/or cost control staff and project management team.

• Assures compliance with department change management, scheduling, and/or cost engineering practices and related project-specific requirements.

• Assures quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc team deliverables, including but not limited to estimates, schedules, forecasts, reports, analyses, and source data.

• Oversees staff responsible for evaluation of contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget and schedule.

• Oversees and participates in the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan, ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with internal and external stakeholder requirements.

• May lead risk evaluation sessions or preconstruction reviews for a major capital construction project / program.

• May serve as senior cost manager in the planning stage (or early stage) of a major capital construction or engineering project / program.

• Serves as subject matter expert advisor on construction / engineering cost management and estimation practices, tools, and techniques to the Deputy Chief Engineer, Program Management Office, and senior leadership.

• Provide technical subject matter expertise on high profile or high impact claims or disputes.

• Prepare related analyses, reports, or presentations. Represent Amtrak on related negotiations.

• Supports or leads efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other internal departments.

• Manages consulting contracts and task orders.

• May represent the Project Controls group to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

• Sets goals and targets for assigned staff in support of department and company strategic objectives.

• Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.

• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; issues forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

• Explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Performs other related duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Required education may be substituted for additional relevant experience in excess of the minimum requirements outlined below, on a two-for-one year basis. Required specialized experience in area of assignment:
• Experience in construction project cost management and project controls, at least 5 of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
• Experience as an estimator using modern software to develop and maintain multi-discipline estimates for large complex projects.
• Relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling or cost control. 
• Valid Driver’s License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of: 

• Principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle.
• Business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project schedule management and control in large and/or complex capital construction projectsSchedule risk analysis and Monte Carlo method.
• Common software tools used in construction estimating, engineering, and project management (e.g., AutoCad, P6, eBuilder, PROLOG, Hard Dollar, RSMeans - Linear scheduling tools and methods - Construction / Engineering contracting methods and types; standard conditions of construction and engineering contracts (AIA, EJCDC).
• Principles and practices of construction contract administration.
• Principles and practices of construction services and materials procurement.
  Project financial reporting and analysis.
• Project risk management principles, practices, standards, and methods.
  Statistical analysis methods.
• Forecasting techniques.
  Principles and practices of policy development and administration.
• Monitoring capital project / program / portfolio funding availability, compliance, and reporting.
  Operational characteristics of financial information systems applications.
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
  Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation - Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations Skill in: Processes, tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices of construction project cost estimation, cost management, and earned value management in large and/or complex capital construction projects.
• Use of modern software tools and cost databases for developing and maintaining cost estimates for large and/or complex construction projects, and extracting data to generate analysis and status reports.
• Use of internal financial system data or external benchmarking to validate and improve estimates.
• Integration of estimating and scheduling processes, tools, systems, and data. Integration of enterprise financial systems with project accounting and project control systems.
• Construction project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports.
  Researching, analyzing, and applying contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance at all levels within areas of responsibility.
• Developing and administering departmental strategies, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, to include practice standards and policies for project control and financial administration, in alignment with operational needs.
• Researching, analyzing, evaluating, and implementing new business processes, tools, methods, and techniques to improve performance or output.
• Objective evaluation of available information or differing points of view and making sound and timely decisions consistent with department strategic goals.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution. - Leading effective meetings. - Delegating authority and responsibility.
• Leading, motivating, selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff. - Communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing and delivering effective presentations and/or training to diverse audiences.
• Preparing professional letters, memos, and other documents using Excel, Word, Visio, and/or PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Fifteen (15) years’ experience in construction project cost management and project controls, at least 5 of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
• Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as an estimator using modern software to develop and maintain multi-discipline estimates for large complex projects.
• Five (5) years of relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling or cost control. PMP or PMI-SP in good standing.
• Experience leading both cost and schedule controls for large capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios. 
  Responsible experience managing implementation of a large capital construction project, or a substantial portion thereof. 
• Capital construction experience in the rail industry. Experience with contract claims defense and avoidance. One or more of the following certifications / credentials:
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• PMP or PMI-SP in good standing.
• Oracle Primavera P6 certification.
• PSP, CEP, EVP, or CCP (AACE).
• Chartered MRICS.
• EVMP - RMP (PMI).
• CCM - FAC-P/PM Level III.
• PRINCE2 - CCA, or CDT (CSI).
• CMQ/OE, CQE, CSSB, CSSBB (ASQ).
• Other Six Sigma green belt or black belt training or certification Experience with data analysis, preferably with Excel and PowerBI.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environmental Conditions:

• Office environment; exposure to computer screens. 4 days a week in the office, alternating 2 days between offices.  1 day remote.
• Physical Conditions: May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000-$211,140, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:164705

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..