Project Manager Philadelphia

Project Manager - Philadelphia

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:

• Inter-department coordination and regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to 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.
• Strong project management skills with prior experience managing medium complexity projects involving multiple departments.
• Knowledge of BMWE labor agreements, FRA Regulations, MW1000 and NORAC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 3-5 years of construction project or program management experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in planning, design, and/or construction of capital projects in a railroad, transit, aviation, highway, maritime, utility, military, or other operating environment.
• Experience delivering projects in active operating environments with constraints such as live rail operations, maintenance coordination, and access limitations.
• Experience with or working knowledge of railway systems
• Prior experience working in transportation, utility, or similar industry
• Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering/ Structures or Facilities construction or construction project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reviewing engineering plans
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.
• Must be able and willing to qualify on all safety…