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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:This position has the overall responsibility and oversight to plan, direct, and control Engineering's resources in the construction of all Amtrak's capital improvement and capital maintenance projects -Intercity Trainsets. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for assisting and providing high-level management support in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, and system expansions, In addition, the incumbent coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the entire program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained right of way, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Review and provide constructability review on design documents during development. Ability to identify and provide mitigation resolutions to critical issue and conflict.Development of manpower requirements and schedule breakdown of identified workorders.Review contract design documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors.Direct, manage, and coordinate construction projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed and properly resolved.Work with the CM to ensure that the 3rd party contractors executes the project in accordance with the agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule.Oversee the work of CM consultant team which includes monitoring work for compliance with their schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.Provide weekly and monthly project status reports addressing actual and forecast costs and schedules, change of status, etc.Resolve and document design and field construction problems.Attend progress meetings and report on contract status.Review contractors' requests for change and, if appropriate, prepares contract change notices with appropriate justification.Assess, estimate, and negotiate change orders
Coordinate capital, reimbursable, and agency projects and programs with other departments to ensure adequate resources are available, as well as obtaining track outages, labor clearances, and ensuring the labor forces are available as planned and scheduled.
Assist design projects with site walk-downs and track outages planning and guidance. Prepares and reviews construction estimates and schedules.
Prepare, develop, and implement the construction and maintenance, testing, startup, and operation procedures for projects and programs.
Coordinate project work schedules around special events.
Communicate and implement safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performa ce of all subordinate employees.
Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Amtrak's safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepare force account estimates and tracks force account labor, material, and other resources.
Ensure force account labor and related charges and properly documented and provides to the Finance department for billing and project cost purposes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:9+ years of experience in project management with emphasis on medium to large scale project implementation in the passenger railroad fieldIn lieu of education a minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience is neededDemonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and teambuilding/team performance skills.Strong Safety Focus.Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Valid driver's license
MINIMUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Significant experience in construction management of multiple construction projects and/or programs in an active railroad environment.Licensed as professional engineer or architectCertified Construction Management (CCM)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related fieldSuccessfully demonstrates expert knowledge and ability to effectively oversee scope, schedule and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs.Knowledge of: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.Railroad systems including track, structures, communications, signals, electric traction and track usage procedures.Principles and practices of capital and operating budgets preparation and administration. Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration.Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Principles and practices of public administration.Social, political, and environmental issues influencing capital programs. 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, Hazard Communication (Right to Know) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Skills and