Project Controls Mgr Penn Station Access - 90411148 - New York
New York, NY, US, 10119
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Job Summary
Under minimal supervision from the Project or Portfolio Director, the Project Controls Manager (Schedule Management & Cost Control) applies Scheduling and progress measurement tools, systems and work processes to drive effective schedule monitoring and control, project progress measurement, and associated reporting. Individuals in this role will act as a Cost Controls Manager and develop related project dashboards, cost, and resource performance reports, and other related artifacts in close collaboration with Project Manager / Portfolio Director. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions.
- Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s) and ensures assigned scheduling and/or cost control staff do the same.
- Works with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule, master risk register, and spend forecast using standard tools.
- Supports project or portfolio management team in the evaluation and impact assessment of identified project risks and development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies. Ensures identified risks are documented and considered in schedule risk analysis.
- Collects ongoing progress or performance data such as installed quantities, labor, costs, and other measures from Engineering systems or from project management team as applicable.
- Integrates external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities as necessary to enable accurate performance reporting.
- Supports the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan in producing new and updated schedules while ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines.
- Provides subject matter expertise to senior management on construction and/or engineering schedule management, earned value management, tools and techniques, and best industry practices. Prepares and delivers related reports, or presentations.
- Manages project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
- Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as a scheduler using Primavera scheduling software to develop and maintain multi-discipline scheduling for large complex construction or engineering projects.
- Three (3) years of relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling or cost control.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle
- Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation in large and/or complex capital construction projects
- Expert knowledge of planning and scheduling tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices, including resource management, progress measurement, and earned value management for construction or engineering projects
- Expert knowledge of advanced schedule forecasting and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations and time-impact analyses
- Demonstrated experience integrating schedules for large projects, programs or portfolios using Primavera P6
- Experience in preparing written technical reports, presentations, or analyses
- Understanding of project financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis and monitoring capital project / program / portfolio funding and/or budget.
- Construction project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports.
- Ability to clearly organize and present project portfolio reports, and other related portfolio technical information
- Ability to research, analyze, and apply contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance at all levels within areas of responsibility
- Advanced Excel user skills
- Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills
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 performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios.
- Experience in preparation of linear schedules and TILOS software.
- Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry.
- Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI
- Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
- PMP or PMI-SP in good standing.
- One or more of the following certifications / credentials:
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- Oracle Primavera P6 certification
- Citrix
- EPPM
- Hands on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Experience implementing project control software and tools
- Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; Conduct Project Site Visit.
- Physical Conditions: May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States.
- This position works 4 days in the office (145 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle) and 1 day at remote/home.
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The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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.
| Health and Wellbeing | Financial and Retirement | Work and Family Life Support |
| Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401K with Employer Match | Generous Paid Time Off |
| Wellness Programs | Railroad Retirement Benefits | Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care |
| Health Savings Account | Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness | Fertility and Family Building Benefits |
| No-cost Personal Health Advocate | Student Loan Assistance | Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance |
| Medical Plan Opt-out Credit | Tuition and Education Reimbursement | Paid Family Leave |
| Life Insurance | Rail Pass Privileges | |
| Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | |
| No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions | Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts |
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166623
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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