Principal Project Mgr - Environmental - 90414791 - Philadelphia / Wilmington

Amtrak; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Lead Project Manager for highly complex capital and environmental remediation construction projects with significant cost and schedule impact. You will oversee end-to-end delivery and ensure alignment with governance standards as you collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and regulators in a dynamic railway environment.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, PMP/PE/CHMM certifications preferred, and a strong background in project controls, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, Business or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• PMI PMP, PE, CHMM, or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Monitor progress, costs, and contractor performance; take corrective actions.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and changes with escalation.
• Maintain project documentation per standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish partnerships for scoping, planning, resource allocation, and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental remediation

Hazardous materials

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Microsoft Office

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.

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

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of highly complex, large-scale capital and environmental remediation construction projects with significant cost, schedule, operational, and stakeholder impact. Accountable for end-to-end project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and governing bodies. Provides project leadership, drives decision-making, and ensures successful project delivery in alignment with organizational objectives, governance requirements, and project management standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Monitor project progress, costs, and consultant/contractor performance; implement corrective actions as needed to address schedule, budget, or scope challenges
• Identify, assess, manage, and communicate project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation
• Develop and maintain project management documentation in accordance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Prepare and deliver project reports, analyses, and presentations for senior leadership, executive governance committees, government agencies, and other key stakeholders
• Establish collaborative partnerships to support project scoping, financial planning, resource allocation, and achievement of project objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices for planning, executing, and delivering complex capital and environmental remediation projects
• Experience managing environmental remediation, hazardous waste, civil earthwork, or environmental construction projects
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Understanding of passenger railroad systems, including design, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards governing capital construction and environmental remediation projects
• Understanding of capital and operating budget development, project controls, cost management, forecasting, contract administration, and contract negotiations
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables on complex projects
• Proficiency with project controls, cost tracking, scheduling software, construction management systems, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Federal Railroad Administration requirements and coordination with public agencies, state and local governments, commuter railroads, freight railroads, and other stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups