Amtrak
Sr Mgr Capital Construction - 90399039 - New York
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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, employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Job Summary The Senior Manager of Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The Sr. Manager for the Dock Bridge program is responsible for delivering the complex bridge rehabilitation project on one of the Northeast Corridor’s most critical movable structures. This role oversees construction, planning, execution, and commissioning while ensuring uninterrupted rail service for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and Path. The senior manager capital construction manages contractors, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and drives safety, quality, and schedule adherence across all phases of the program. In addition, the incumbent coordinates all in‑house construction efforts of the entire Dock program, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction assets.
Essential Functions
Directs Engineering Department resources and has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of Dock Bridge project, including technical or engineering management requirements for the project.
Responsible for all project management functions including design review, schedule and resource management, construction implementation, cost control, reports and closeout of the project.
Responsible to coordinate all contractor & force account work activities to minimize any schedule delays.
Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross‑functional teams to ensure effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled.
Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination and scheduling of resources required to execute Dock Bridge rehabilitation project.
Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication.
Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Prior satisfactory job performance required.
Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities.
Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience.
Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance.
Experience demonstrating skill using PC‑based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget.
Extensive experience in infrastructure improvement planning.
Experience managing employees; strong ability to mentor other employees.
Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience.
Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance.
Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction.
Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
9–12 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing large complex capital projects and programs with construction values exceeding $100M.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
9–12 years of relevant experience required.
The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo‑pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short‑term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long‑term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back‑up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
Requisition ID: 165323
Work Arrangement: 06‑Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
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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, employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Job Summary The Senior Manager of Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The Sr. Manager for the Dock Bridge program is responsible for delivering the complex bridge rehabilitation project on one of the Northeast Corridor’s most critical movable structures. This role oversees construction, planning, execution, and commissioning while ensuring uninterrupted rail service for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and Path. The senior manager capital construction manages contractors, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and drives safety, quality, and schedule adherence across all phases of the program. In addition, the incumbent coordinates all in‑house construction efforts of the entire Dock program, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction assets.
Essential Functions
Directs Engineering Department resources and has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of Dock Bridge project, including technical or engineering management requirements for the project.
Responsible for all project management functions including design review, schedule and resource management, construction implementation, cost control, reports and closeout of the project.
Responsible to coordinate all contractor & force account work activities to minimize any schedule delays.
Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross‑functional teams to ensure effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled.
Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination and scheduling of resources required to execute Dock Bridge rehabilitation project.
Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication.
Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Prior satisfactory job performance required.
Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities.
Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience.
Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance.
Experience demonstrating skill using PC‑based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget.
Extensive experience in infrastructure improvement planning.
Experience managing employees; strong ability to mentor other employees.
Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience.
Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance.
Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction.
Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
9–12 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing large complex capital projects and programs with construction values exceeding $100M.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
9–12 years of relevant experience required.
The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo‑pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short‑term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long‑term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back‑up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
Requisition ID: 165323
Work Arrangement: 06‑Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
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