Project Manager Philadelphia; Philadelphia, PA,
Job in
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Amtrak
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
- Based out of Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic Division, the Project Manager is responsible for delivery and execution of assigned complex capital projects and/or programs, with multimillion dollar cost impacts and multi-year delivery schedule on behalf of Amtrak for the ongoing State of Good Repair (SOGR) of assets within the Mid-Atlantic Division (MAD). This position provides project management experience and expertise to high impact projects/programs across multiple Engineering Divisions/Disciplines.
The Project Manager is responsible for delivery of a defined portion of the Mid‑Atlantic Division's State of Good Repair (SOGR) program, aligned to either the Structures and/or Facilities portfolio(s). This role will own and manage a portfolio of moderate complexity, multi‑year engineering construction projects and/or programs in an active railroad operating environment and is accountable for program‑level scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
Essential Functions
* The role requires inter-department coordination and regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to the senior management as well as project team members.
* Plan the delivery of overall projects and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of Amtrak. Manages the overall execution of project/program to ensure strict adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
* Prepare budget cost estimates, schedules with suggested phasing necessary to support projects, and other project management documentation collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders for necessary communication and resource engagement.
* Develop detailed project schedules, maintain, and track project progress, identify, and manage dependencies, assess changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, and manage project changes through established governance processes.
* Identify and document project/program issues and risks, monitor progress of mitigation actions, establish, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external resources and key stakeholders, and monitor vendor delivery timelines.
* Provide regular status reports and conduct presentations to stakeholders of Capital Delivery, Project Delivery and IMCS Division/Production leadership and senior management to review budget, scope, schedule, and production units.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
* 3 years prior relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Railroad industry experience
* Experience with structures, bridges, heavy civil, facilities, or electrical infrastructure.
* PMP certification, or the ability to obtain such within 12 months of hire. Any job offer will require PMP certification within 12 months. Strong project management skills with prior experience managing medium complexity…
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