Force Account Construction Manager

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Force Account Construction Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project in the New York area. The role drives force account activities, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination to deliver a landmark transit infrastructure program.

You will oversee change control processes, reporting, and close collaboration with project teams to ensure operational readiness and successful rail activation on this major capital project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15 years minimum experience in the Railroad industry.
• Proven experience in project management and construction management.
• Strong understanding of change control processes and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all force account activities aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of force account operations.
• Oversee budget, scope, and schedule of force account activities with PMs and construction teams.
• Administer evaluation and approval of all change requests and assess impacts.
• Prepare regular progress reports, safety incidents, highlights, and physical progress documentation.
• Support construction management including constructability reviews and readiness for rail activation.
• Review project drawings with operations and outages to provide feasibility and planning input.

Skills

Force account management

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Change control

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CM

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished Force Account Construction Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This is a milestone project that is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

As the Force Account Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our clients purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to their people, communities, and societies.

Responsibilities

• Force Account Coordination: Coordinate and manage all force account activities
  in alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders,
  including project managers, contractors, and third-party entities, to ensure
  seamless integration of force account operations.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Oversee the budget, scope, and schedule of
  force account activities, working closely with construction managers and project
  management teams to ensure adherence to project plans.
• Change Control Process: Administer the evaluation and approval process of all
  change requests, ensuring that potential impacts are carefully evaluated and
  accepted by all parties involved.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, including
  safety incidents, work highlights, and physical progress, and ensure accurate and
  timely documentation of force account activities.
• Construction Management Support: Provide support to the construction
  management team, including constructability reviews, operational readiness, and
  rail activation, to ensure the successful completion of force account construction
  activities.
• Design Review Support: Review project drawings and plans in combination with
  operations and available outages to provide feasibility, scheduling, and planning
  input to design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15 years minimum experience in the Railroad industry.
• Proven experience in project management and construction management, with a
  focus on force account operations.
• Strong understanding of change control processes and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
  effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.