Strategic Project Controls Leader

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Rail pass privileges

Disability insurance

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist in Philadelphia to plan, manage, and execute cost engineering and control activities on large capital construction programs. You will develop estimates, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Capital Finance Team to report project financial performance.

The role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, with preference for 8 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience in preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly analysis and reporting of cost performance for project teams and Capital Finance.
• Develop bottom-up forecasts to evaluate cost and schedule against estimates.
• Review and vet invoices in Ariba-on-Demand and develop monthly accruals.
• Communicate with Finance on journal entries and corrections.
• Assist in development of annual operating plan with project managers.
• Oversee department budget administration including reprogramming requests and purchase requisitions.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Plus 6 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist in Philadelphia to plan, manage, and execute cost engineering and control activities on large capital construction programs. You will develop estimates, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Capital Finance Team to report project financial performance.

The role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, with preference for 8 years.