Sr Principal Project Mgr - Estimating/Commercial Onsite
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Location: New York
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SUMMARYOF DUTIES
Amtrak is delivering one of the most significant and complex rail infrastructure programs - the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Program. This multi-phased CMAR mega project includes major bridges replacement, heavy civil works, rail systems integration, and multiple construction packages delivered under a CMAR model. We are seeking a Senior Estimator & Commercial Manager with strong contractor‑side experience to lead estimating oversight and commercial strategy, including GMP negotiations across multiple CMAR construction packages.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS Senior Estimating Leadership
- Lead the review, analysis, and assessment of CMAR contractor cost models for multiple work packages.
- Reconcile CMAR pricing with Amtrak’s Independent Cost Estimates (ICE).
- Evaluate labor productivity, subcontractor pricing, allowances, escalation, and contingencies.
- Lead estimate validation, bid reviews, and cost alignment across packages.
- Provide estimating insights that support negotiations, value engineering, and scope refinement.
- Lead GMP negotiations with the CMAR for multiple construction packages, ensuring alignment with scope, cost drivers, risk allocation, and commercial terms.
- Support overall commercial strategy for multi‑phase CMAR delivery.
- Work closely with Amtrak Legal, commercial, and procurement Team to modify, rework, and negotiate General Provisions (GPs) and Division 1 requirements, updating existing Amtrak language to align with CMAR pricing structures and delivery methodology.
- Ensure contract language supports clear deliverables, realistic pricing, and alignment with the ICE.
- Advise leadership on negotiation strategies, claims, and commercial trade‑offs.
- Manage commercial exposure related to pricing assumptions, scope gaps, schedule impacts, and contractual obligations.
- Review subcontractor procurement packages, bid leveling, and buyout strategies.
- Evaluate subcontractor quotes, exclusions, scope alignment, and pricing assumptions.
- Provide insight on procurement sequencing, award strategy, and risk transfer.
- Build strong, effective relationships with CMAR partners and major subcontractors.
- Lead development and maintenance of the Commercial Risk Register.
- Evaluate change order requests, claims, and cost proposals across all packages.
- Monitor commercial trends and advise leadership on cost and risk exposure.
- Work closely with Legal on dispute resolution, negotiation strategies, and documentation.
- Support project leadership throughout the lifecycle of change, negotiation, and closeout.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement, and senior leadership.
- Ensure alignment between design evolution, estimating, commercial strategy, and execution.
- Prepare commercial and estimating briefings for executive leadership.
- Promote a collaborative, solution‑focused project culture.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree or…
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