Lead Project Controls Specialist-Schedule - 90382591 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Individuals in this role will act as a Master Scheduler for the Gateway Program managing the integrated master schedule comprised of the project schedule milestone. Individuals will develop and update project milestone schedules, dashboards, and performance reports to enable efficient and effective project delivery. This individual is responsible for using existing enterprise tools, systems and work processes to drive effective planning and control across the Gateway projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports Gateway Program Director in development of integrated master scheduler for all Gateway Program projects.
• Reviews all executed Gateway project agreements to extract, document, and track timely commitments from both Amtrak and project partners
• Reviews all executed Gateway project contracts to extract, document, and track contractual milestones and Amtrak commitments
• Implement monthly schedule review meetings with Gateway project controls teams to actualize monthly activities, review milestone completion dates, and proactively identify potential schedule milestone variances.
• Monitor and update Gateway Program project milestones supporting the integrated master schedule.
• Work with Gateway project controls teams to collect necessary schedule update information to comply with Amtrak’s Enterprise Program & Project Management and Capital Delivery requirements.
• Supports continuous improvement schedule management processes and develops strategies to enable timely project delivery across all elements of the program.
• Develop reporting mechanisms, dashboards, presentations, and Program-level performance indicators to enable strong program management and executive level decision support.
• Supports and participates, as needed, on cost management and risk management initiatives to further support successful development and delivery of Gateway Program projects.
• Decision rights:
  • Responsible for all activities detailed above, while gathering input from relevant parties (e.g., Program Directors, Project Controls Managers, Project Directors, Construction Managers) and receiving approval from Gateway Program Director on any areas impacting program-level commitments and milestones.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated project controls, schedule management, and reporting experience
• Experienced SharePoint, Microsoft Office products, Power BI/Access and Primavera user
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
• Effectiveness working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels
• Ability to organize and present program-level schedule reports
• Strong experience with Project Controls management relating to scheduling, cost estimating, cost management, risk management, and reporting.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field or any equivalent combination of education and work experience
• PMP in good standing or ability to obtain within 12 months · Must have work authorization in the United States.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong comprehension and critical thinking skills to support agreement reviews
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.
• Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of various delivery strategy contract types (i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk) and critical milestones of each
• Past schedule management experience representing a railroad owner of capital construction projects
• Understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to an active operating railroad environment.
• Familiar with critical milestones in the planning, design, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning, and close-out phases of each project

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Office building environment.
• Work in cubicle setting; stand, sit, bend, twist, use file drawers.
• Sit at computer to complete assignments, projects, and majority of tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Occasional travel as needed.
• Position is a hybrid role with two days in the office.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256. 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:162989
Posting Location(s):New York; New Jersey

Work Arrangement:04-Hybrid Weekly 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.