Mgr Engineering-Stations & Fleet Facilities - 90359455 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
The Mgr Engineering - Stations & Fleet Facilities is responsible for leading the design review process for major capital in-house projects, as well as external third-party projects, to ensure that the project design documents are in compliance with all Amtrak and Engineering Department standards, policies, and procedures.
The Design Review Manager is part of the overall Design Management Team within the Planning and Engineering Support group under Capital Delivery.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate, and participate in, the multi-discipline technical review of design documents. Position works closely with many internal groups within Capital Delivery and the overall Engineering Department.
- Acquire, or continue to develop, and effectively apply a working knowledge of Amtrak business systems, standard procedures, Engineering Practices, existing agreements with external (third-party) entities, and industry standards and best practices for the technical review of design packages and/or submitted project documents.
- Work closely with the Document Controls team to help estimate durations and labor resources necessary for all phases of the design review process for each designated project and monitor forecasted review schedules for accuracy.
- Coordinate with the team responsible for facilitating third-party project agreements and permits to help ensure review completion and executed agreement timelines coincide.
- Oversee, lead, and mentor junior-level staff to help them grow within Amtrak and the railroad industry.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus
- 7 years of prior relevant experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Amtrak-maintained territory and operation.
- Significant experience in design management, administration, planning, and scheduling.
- 9+ years of prior relevant experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience with multi-discipline railroad design, design review, and/or design coordination/oversight.
- Demonstrated experience working with outside/third-party projects.
- Familiar with railroad construction standards, methods, and practices.
- Strong understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to the railroad environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities).
- Basic understanding of Amtrak’s network, service, infrastructure, train fleet and maintenance facilities.
- Ability to lead people.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Primarily main-office environment.
- Railroad right-of-way and/or project site visits may be required occasionally for short durations, based on department and/or specific project need.
The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. 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:166621
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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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.
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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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