Sr Project Mgr - 90415710 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
Under the direction and mentorship of the Sr Principal Project Mgr, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing capital projects ranging from $50M - $500M related to replacement of electric traction assets. Individuals in this role will be responsible for all phases of project management from project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing in support of Amtrak’s State of Good Repair (SOGR) programs. In addition individuals in this role use significant technical knowledge and related experience to accomplish project objectives by planning, evaluating, and managing the execution of project activities with a moderate level of supervision from a senior-level Program or Portfolio Manager. The role requires regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to the senior management as well as project team members.
Essential Functions
- Delivers multiple complex infrastructure projects to progress towards, establish, and maintain SOGR.
- Manages the coordination and integration of subject matter experts and stakeholders in a matrix organization to assure proper project delivery in accordance with project schedule.
- Creates and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with project scope and requirements coming from Engineering.
- Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed; consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders
- Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations
- Identify, document and lead evaluation of project changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies
- Recommends project plan changes to appropriate governance decision making bodies and ensures appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change
- Works with project team to support annual and “life of project” planning activities in accordance with multiple funding source requirements.
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans
- Develop and maintain required project management documents in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations
- Identifies efficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 6 years of prior relevant experience required
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in infrastructure project management with emphasis on delivering projects in excess of $50M in the transportation industry
- Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Successfully demonstrates superior knowledge and ability to effectively oversee scope, schedule and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs
- Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups of individuals
- Extensive experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
- Extensive understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on the corporation and operations
- Experience working with government agencies and organizations
- Understanding of integration of railroad systems. (e.g. track structure, signaling, drainage, overhead catenary systems.
- Understanding of business correspondence and clear technical translation to the public for general consumption.
Work Environment
- 4 days/week at an Amtrak location or project office (an office, a station, a train, or a project location).
- Position will require field visits.
- Field conditions in a railroad environment include:
- Poor footing
- Steep slopes
- Wearing additional safety gear and walking for 30 minutes – 1 hour in the field
- Climbing ladders
- Climbing in and out of vehicles on track
The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. 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:167364
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 50%
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