Capital Construction Manager - Onsite New York (New York)

Capital Construction Manager- Onsite New York

Amtrak is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation effort to transform New York Penn Station through a multibillion-dollar public-private partnership with the support of USDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration. The Manager of Capital Construction will play a critical role on Amtrak's New York Penn Station Transformation team driving this effort forward. The individual in this role will use advanced knowledge of construction management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with minimal supervision from the Director and may have 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.

Directs, manages, and coordinates construction of projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed.

Responsible for project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to design and construction.

Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to the construction discipline

Assists with the coordination of all construction activities between Amtrak personnel and contractors. Ensures effective utilization and scheduling of third-party contractors force account labor

Builds and maintains relationships with internal / external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication

Maintains a teamwork environment with peers across the NYPennT team

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 Sr. Construction Manager and the Principal Project Manager.

Responsible for preparing force account resource requests, tracking force account labor, material, and other resources.

Assist with oversight of project budgets

Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule

Oversees 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.

Oversees all aspects of construction inspection and construction reports that are required by Amtrak and the FRA to ensure that construction is in compliance with current Amtrak, Federal, State, and local requirements.

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

Must have extensive railroad industry experience 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 skill using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) 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.

The Amtrak organization, Federal Railroad Administration and NEC stakeholders, including state and local governments, commuter railroads and freights.

Roadway Workers Protection (RWP), NORAC / General Code Operating Rules; MW 1000, AMT2, AMT23, AMT27.

Motivate and support people across the organization to work collectively as a cohesive whole to produce superior results

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.

Network with internal and external stakeholders, and leverage relationships to resolve complex project issues.

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.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates across the organization.

Use Microsoft Project, Visio and Office, including intermediate level capabilities in the use of Excel, Power Point, and Word.

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

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.