Project Manager - 90292384 - Philadelphia

Project Manager - Philadelphia

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Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This position can be located in either Philadelphia, PA, Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, or Baltimore, MD.

Summary Of Duties

Under the direction of the Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic Division, the Project Manager is responsible for delivery and execution of assigned complex capital projects and / or programs, with multimillion dollar cost impacts and multi-year delivery schedule on behalf of Amtrak for the ongoing State of Good Repair (SOGR) of assets within the Mid-Atlantic Division (MAD). This position provides project management experience and expertise to high impact projects / programs across multiple Engineering Divisions / Disciplines. The Project Manager is responsible for managing moderate complexity engineering construction projects and / or programs or a medium size component of a larger project or program. Individuals in this role use significant technical knowledge and related experience to accomplish project objectives by planning, evaluating holistic project information (i.e. scope, schedule, and budget), and managing the execution of project and program activities with a moderate level of supervision from a Program Manager or senior-level Program Manager(s). The role requires inter-department coordination and regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to the senior management as well as project team members.

Essential Functions

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Plan and deliver multiple engineering and construction projects within assigned program(s) in alignment with Amtrak's mission and strategic goals.
• Manage all phases of project and program execution, ensuring strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist project / program team members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Sponsors with defining project scope and objectives by involving relevant stakeholders, identifying requirements, and ensuring technical feasibility.

Resource & Stakeholder Coordination

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

Project Controls & Governance

Risk & Performance Management

Standards, Compliance & Improvement

Communication & Reporting

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience in planning, design, and / or construction of capital projects in railroad, public transportation, utility, or another operating environment. Strong project management skills with prior experience managing medium to large complexity projects involving multiple departments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service. Experience with managing cross-functional teams and cross-organizational implementations with multiple dependencies. Ability to consolidate project performance data into various types of communication and reporting vehicles to address both management and project team level audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints and deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project) and AutoCAD for reviewing engineering plans and producing project documentation. Proficiency in creating, updating, and managing complex spreadsheets and models to support data analysis and reporting needs. Strong Safety Focus. Qualified, or ability to qualify, in Roadway Worker Protection, AMT-II, and NORAC. Must maintain qualifications while in position. Must be able and willing to travel to project sites across the assigned territory and access the project sites safely and in compliance with all safety rules. Project sites are in a field environment, exposed to the elements, and including areas with loose ballast, bridges, and rail infrastructure. Frequently travel to and visit project sites in all weather conditions as well as on nights and weekends as project schedules necessitate. Valid Driver's License. Must have work authorization in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

3-6 Years of relevant experience preferred. 5-7 years of construction project or program management experience. 5-7 years of experience in planning, design, and / or construction of capital projects in a railroad, aviation, highway, maritime, military, or other operating environment. Graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management. Strong project management skills with prior experience managing medium complexity projects involving multiple departments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service. Experience with managing cross-functional teams and cross-organizational implementations with multiple dependencies. Knowledge of BMWE labor agreements, FRA Regulations, MW1000 and NORAC. Railroad industry and / or Utility experience. Experience with or working knowledge of railway systems. Prior experience working in transportation industry. PMP certification

Work Environment

This position will be Onsite in an office environment 4 / 5 Days per week and will require 25% travel within the Mid-Atlantic Territory. Must be able and willing to travel to project sites across the assigned territory and access the project sites safely and in compliance with all safety rules. Project sites are in a field environment, exposed to the elements, and require walking on loose ballast, bridges, railroad tracks (with proper protection), and on other sub-optimal walking surfaces. Frequently travel to and visit project sites in all weather conditions as well as on nights and weekends as project schedules necessitate.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.