Capital Construction Mgr

Overview

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Job Summary Under the direction of the Sr Manager Capital construction, Hudson Tunnel Project, the successful candidate will function as a main external and internal-facing point of contact for the technical arm of the Hudson Tunnel Project construction and commissioning. The Hudson Tunnel Project consists of nine (10) construction packages between Secaucus, New Jersey, and New York City; to support the construction of a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River.

The Hudson Tunnel is a main element of the Gateway Program. The Manager of Capital Construction will execute all aspects of construction project management for design and construction projects. The incumbent will also interface with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders. The Capital Construction Mgr provides project leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting the project director to provide support in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, third party project support and system expansions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained facilities and right-of-way.

• Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule
• Build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication.
• Responsible for monitoring third party contractor progress in fulling technical requirements and serving as point of contact for contractor field operations.
• Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor.
• Manage and coordinate major capital construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee contractor performance and third-party Construction Management activities.
• Lead implementation, auditing, and monitoring of Amtrak safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety assessments, risk reduction initiatives, and hazard elimination activities.
• Assist with the planning of projects to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to Amtrak’s business plan.

• 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 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

• Bachelor’s…