Senior Principal PM — Mega Rail Projects (NYC/Hamilton/Phila)

Amtrak; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Sr Principal Project Manager in New York to lead mega complex capital construction projects with total costs over $100M and to serve as the primary external and internal contact for major Electric Traction initiatives. The role requires advanced PM practices, governance and reporting to senior executives and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing plans, schedules and budgets; managing costs and risks; mentoring junior staff; and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs and budget allowances and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships.
• Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintains, adjusts and update project plans, as needed; consolidates, communicates and manages all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensures the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
• Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations.
• Identifies, documents and leads evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies.

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Sr Principal Project Manager in New York to lead mega complex capital construction projects with total costs over $100M and to serve as the primary external and internal contact for major Electric Traction initiatives. The role requires advanced PM practices, governance and reporting to senior executives and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing plans, schedules and budgets; managing costs and risks; mentoring junior staff; and coordinating with