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　　This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak's sole and absolute discretion.

　　SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Under the direction of the Director Portfolio Management - Major Power Portfolio, the Senior Principal Project Manager will be responsible for managing the Zoo to Paoli Catenary Structure Upgrade Project or other complex capital construction projects, where total project cost exceeds $100M. The Zoo to Paoli Catenary Upgrade Project will replace all existing catenary structures on Amtrak's Harrisburg line between Philadelphia and Paoli, Pa, install new transmission and an expanded Bryn Mawr substation. Individual in this role will use advance knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with minimal supervision from the Director, and may have either direct reports or 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. This role will require regular communication and coordination with SEPTA, PENNDOT and the FRA.

　　Under the direction of the Director Portfolio Management - Major Power Portfolio, the successful candidate will function as the main external and internal-facing point of contact for execution of the Zoo to Paoli Catenary Upgrade Project and future Electric Traction projects within the Amtrak system.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs and budget allowances and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships.* 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.* Ensures project adheres to terms and conditions set forth in applicable grant funding agreements, including but not limited to reporting, tracking costs and procurement requirements.* Identifies, documents and leads evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies. Ensures appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change and governance decision processes.* Mentors and coaches junior level Project Management staff and matrixed team members and provides guidance on adherence to the Project Management practices.* Works with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities.* Provides financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and government regulators.* Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.* Establishes appropriate project governance structures and processes by engaging executive sponsor and key stakeholders.* Establishes collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions.* Develop and maintain required project management documents in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.* Identifies efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management.* Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards* Builds and maintains external relationships to provide effective communication of capital program status and accomplished goals and objectives.* Develops and administers of the budget for assigned projects; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate.* Represents Amtrak at meetings and conferences with elected and public officials, the community, private citizens, and public and private organizations.* Analyzes challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons learned are used to improve project management and project delivery practices.* Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers as well as the engineering department's internal customers.* * Identifies and recommends processes to be improved to better deliver quality projects.* Effectively contributes to a safe and secure work environment for employees and travel experience for customers.

　　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 project management with emphasis on large scale project implementation in the passenger railroad field* Successfully demonstrates expert 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

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* 9+ years of relevant experience.* In lieu of education a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience is needed* PMP certification* Professional Engineer's (PE) License or Licensed Architect* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field* Experience with or working knowledge of Project or Construction Management, railroad operations and electric traction system

　　Other Requirements: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 e