Capital Construction Project Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401K with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Capital Construction Manager to lead project management for design and construction initiatives across facilities and right-of-way. You will coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver safe, timely, and compliant projects in alignment with Amtrak’s standards.

The role requires extensive railroad construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while navigating FRA/OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Extensive railroad industry experience or relevant construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management team and dictate required resources for multiple projects.
• Oversee design, scheduling, budgeting, and cost-control measures per project.
• Monitor third party contractor progress and serve as primary contact for field operations.
• Ensure effective utilization of program management staff and labor.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives.
• Assist with development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost controls.
• Manage oversight of project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Civil engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Capital Construction Manager to lead project management for design and construction initiatives across facilities and right-of-way. You will coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver safe, timely, and compliant projects in alignment with Amtrak’s standards.

The role requires extensive railroad construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while navigating FRA/OSHA regulations.