Mgr Capital Construction - Dock Program - 90407264 - New York

Job Summary

The Mgr Capital Construction is responsible for the execution of the Dock Bridge capital construction project, where total project cost exceeds $100M. Individual in this role uses advance knowledge of project and construction management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with minimal supervision from the Director and may have either direct reports, contingent worker direct reports, or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, Amtrak Board of Directors, Government officials and other external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Lead construction management team and dictate required resources.
• Has overall responsibility for planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of assigned projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed.
• Responsible for project management functions including review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control/project budget oversight, reports and closeout with respect to construction projects, as directed by the Project Director.
• Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to a specific discipline.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication for the coordination of all construction activities between Amtrak personnel, contractors, PM/CM staff and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures effective utilization and scheduling of third-party contractor’s force account labor
• Assist with development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning
• Prepares construction cost estimates and schedules in coordination with the Project Director.
• Responsible for preparing force account resource requests, track and ET usage requests, tracking force account labor, material, and other resources.
• Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule
• Oversee the development and implementation of construction-related safety plans and programs driven at all levels with specific goals and objectives to reduce injuries for all related projects.
• Oversee all aspects of construction inspection and construction reports that are required by Amtrak and the FRA to ensure that construction is following current Amtrak, Federal, State, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

PLUS

• 9+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or working knowledge of Project or Construction Management, railroad track, structures, facilities, signals, and electric traction system
• Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of Union Workforce and labor contracts
• Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance
• Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions
• Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have extensive railroad industry or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities.
• Demonstrated project/construction management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance.
• Experience demonstrating skills using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Project (e.g., MS Office Suite) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities.
• Advance principles of project management, program development, implementation and administration for improvement and maintenance projects.
• Theories, principles, and practices of passenger railroad systems design, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, engineering, and construction of passenger railroad capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Project delivery, engineering, and maintenance roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
• Principles and practices of capital and operating budgets preparation and administration. Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration.
• Labor unions agreements.
• Roadway Workers Protection (RWP), NORAC/General Code Operating Rules; MW 1000, and AMT2.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form, including ability to articulate complex issues, and interact with outside stakeholders as well as all levels of Amtrak.
• Plan, develop and implement objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards to organize and control the design and construction of a capital project.Understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements.