Principal Project Manager – Large-Scale Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Principal Project Manager for Alternate Delivery Methods in Washington, DC. This role leads complex, multi‑project initiatives, coordinating internal teams, external partners, and governing bodies to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The position requires senior-level project management experience, strong leadership, and in‑depth knowledge of the railroad sector, with a focus on complex capital programs and risk management. Travel and onsite field oversight are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required in infrastructure project management with emphasis on delivering projects in excess of $50 million.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver complex, high‑risk initiatives from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with approved objectives, budgets, schedules, and governance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and integrate detailed project plans, schedules, cost forecasts, and performance metrics; monitor progress and implement corrective actions as required.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination with internal teams, external partners, and oversight entities, facilitating decision‑making and maintaining alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution, escalation, and transparent communication to stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple project teams, vendors and assets to ensure timely and cost-effective sequencing and execution of critical path milestones across several inter-dependent projects.
• Apply advanced project management standards, tools, and best practices; provide guidance and informal mentorship to less‑experienced project personnel and matrixed contributors

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Decision making

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Principal Project Manager for Alternate Delivery Methods in Washington, DC. This role leads complex, multi‑project initiatives, coordinating internal teams, external partners, and governing bodies to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The position requires senior-level project management experience, strong leadership, and in‑depth knowledge of the railroad sector, with a focus on complex capital programs and risk management. Travel and onsite field oversight are expected.