Force Account Construction Manager | Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

NPAworldwide client seeks a seasoned Force Account Construction Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project to drive force account activities, coordinate stakeholders, and manage budgets and schedules end-to-end.

The role focuses on delivery of a landmark transit project with federal funding, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time execution while interfacing with design teams and operations to maximize project readiness and reliability.

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 with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Force Account Coordination: Coordinate and manage all force account activities per project requirements and timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration with project managers, contractors, and third parties to ensure integration of force account operations.
• Budget and Schedule Management: oversee budget, scope, and schedule of force account activities.
• Change Control Process: evaluate and approve all change requests and assess impacts.
• Reporting and Documentation: prepare progress reports, safety incidents, and progress highlights; maintain documentation.
• Construction Management Support: assist with constructability reviews, readiness, and rail activation.
• Design Review Support: review drawings with operations and outages for feasibility and scheduling input.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project management 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.

Job Description

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.

Why this is a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability Insurance, 401(k).

The estimated starting salary for this position is $200,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Full-time position, Competitive compensation.

We are 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.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $170000

Salary Max: $250000

Currency Type: USD