Capital Construction Mgr - 90410977 - New York

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Rail pass privileges

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Manager of Capital Construction for the Hudson Tunnel Project, leading design and construction across ten packages from Secaucus to NYC. You will provide project leadership, interface with diverse stakeholders, and ensure best practices in delivery to improve safety and state of good repair.

The role requires coordinating in-house construction efforts, managing budgets, and supervising contractors while maintaining alignment with Amtrak’s business plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Valid driver’s license. Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major capital construction projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and ensure safety program compliance.
• Monitor progress of third-party contractors and enforce design requirements.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Planning & scheduling

Budget & cost control

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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 at Amtrak. By 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.

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, plus.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience.
• 9 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance.
• Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Requisition ID:166571

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.

Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.