Sr Mgr Capital Construction

Senior Manager Capital Construction

Location:

New York, NY, US 10119

Company:
Amtrak

The Senior Manager Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for providing 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.

• Lead construction management team and coordinate with Engineering Department resources. Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Responsible for all project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to construction of infrastructure, overhead catenary structures, signals and communication, track, and other related work within Hudson Tunnel Project limits.
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross‑functional teams to ensure the effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled.
• Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures relating to the Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Assists with the development of scope, schedules, estimates, and cost‑control measures for both short and long‑term resource planning relating to the Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor. Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination, and scheduling of resources required to accomplish construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish objectives and provides timely and effective communication of capital program status.
• Directs the planning of Hudson Tunnel Project to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to Amtrak’s business plan.
• Responsible for the integration of capital construction projects to ensure timely completion of the overall Hudson Tunnel Project.
• Thoroughly understands SSSWP Requirements and the SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule.
• Oversees the development and implementation of construction‑related safety plans and programs driven at all levels with specific goals and objectives to reduce injuries for all related projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior satisfactory job performance.
• 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 experience developing, planning, coordinating, and scheduling Force Account Resources.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure improvement planning.
• Experience managing employees; strong ability to mentor other employees.
• Understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates across the…