Amtrak
Sr Principal Project Mgr - Estimating/Commercial - 90359651 - New York (165190)
Amtrak, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Sr Principal Project Mgr - Estimating/Commercial - 90359651 - New York (165190) Onsite
role at
Amtrak
This range is provided by Amtrak. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $135,800.00/yr - $176,040.00/yr
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Amtrak is delivering one of the most significant and complex rail infrastructure programs – the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Program. This multi‑phased CMAR megaproject includes major bridge replacement, heavy civil works, rail systems integration, and multiple construction packages delivered under a CMAR model.
We are seeking a Senior Estimator & Commercial Manager with strong contractor‑side experience to lead estimating oversight and commercial strategy, including GMP negotiations across multiple CMAR construction packages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead the review, analysis, and assessment of CMAR contractor cost models for multiple work packages.
Reconcile CMAR pricing with Amtrak’s Independent Cost Estimates (ICE).
Evaluate labor productivity, subcontractor pricing, allowances, escalation, and contingencies.
Lead estimate validation, bid reviews, and cost alignment across packages.
Provide estimating insights that support negotiations, value engineering, and scope refinement.
Commercial & Contract Management:
Lead GMP negotiations with the CMAR for multiple construction packages, ensuring alignment with scope, cost drivers, risk allocation, and commercial terms.
Support overall commercial strategy for multi‑phase CMAR delivery.
Work closely with Amtrak Legal, commercial, and procurement teams to modify, rework, and negotiate General Provisions (GPs) and Division 1 requirements, updating existing Amtrak language to align with CMAR pricing structures and delivery methodology.
Ensure contract language supports clear deliverables, realistic pricing, and alignment with the ICE.
Advise leadership on negotiation strategies, claims, and commercial trade‑offs.
Manage commercial exposure related to pricing assumptions, scope gaps, schedule impacts, and contractual obligations.
Procurement, Subcontracting & Contractor Interface:
Review subcontractor procurement packages, bid leveling, and buyout strategies.
Evaluate subcontractor quotes, exclusions, scope alignment, and pricing assumptions.
Provide insight on procurement sequencing, award strategy, and risk transfer.
Build strong, effective relationships with CMAR partners and major subcontractors.
Commercial Risk, Change Orders & Claims:
Lead development and maintenance of the Commercial Risk Register.
Evaluate change order requests, claims, and cost proposals across all packages.
Monitor commercial trends and advise leadership on cost and risk exposure.
Work closely with Legal on dispute resolution, negotiation strategies, and documentation.
Support project leadership throughout the lifecycle of change, negotiation, and closeout.
Cross‑Functional Leadership:
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement, and senior leadership.
Ensure alignment between design evolution, estimating, commercial strategy, and execution.
Prepare commercial and estimating briefings for executive leadership.
Promote a collaborative, solution‑focused project culture.
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 or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Prior experience working for a General Contractor, Heavy Civil Contractor, CMAR contractor, or major rail/transit builder.
Strong contractor‑side estimating experience, especially on large civil, rail, transit, or bridge projects.
Contractor procurement and subcontract management experience.
Experience leading or supporting GMP negotiations and multi‑package procurement strategies.
Familiarity with CMAR delivery, progressive design‑build, or other alternative delivery models.
Strong understanding of cost modeling, productivity rates, escalation, and contractor pricing logic.
Experience modifying or negotiating General Provisions / Division 1 with Legal and Commercial teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑complexity megaproject environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Combination of office building and jobsite environment.
Work in cubicle setting; stand, sit, bend, twist, use file drawers.
Sit at computer to complete assignments, projects, and majority of tasks.
Ability to work under pressure.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
BENEFITS & 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; backup care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
EEO STATEMENT 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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Sr Principal Project Mgr - Estimating/Commercial - 90359651 - New York (165190) Onsite
role at
Amtrak
This range is provided by Amtrak. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $135,800.00/yr - $176,040.00/yr
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Amtrak is delivering one of the most significant and complex rail infrastructure programs – the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Program. This multi‑phased CMAR megaproject includes major bridge replacement, heavy civil works, rail systems integration, and multiple construction packages delivered under a CMAR model.
We are seeking a Senior Estimator & Commercial Manager with strong contractor‑side experience to lead estimating oversight and commercial strategy, including GMP negotiations across multiple CMAR construction packages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead the review, analysis, and assessment of CMAR contractor cost models for multiple work packages.
Reconcile CMAR pricing with Amtrak’s Independent Cost Estimates (ICE).
Evaluate labor productivity, subcontractor pricing, allowances, escalation, and contingencies.
Lead estimate validation, bid reviews, and cost alignment across packages.
Provide estimating insights that support negotiations, value engineering, and scope refinement.
Commercial & Contract Management:
Lead GMP negotiations with the CMAR for multiple construction packages, ensuring alignment with scope, cost drivers, risk allocation, and commercial terms.
Support overall commercial strategy for multi‑phase CMAR delivery.
Work closely with Amtrak Legal, commercial, and procurement teams to modify, rework, and negotiate General Provisions (GPs) and Division 1 requirements, updating existing Amtrak language to align with CMAR pricing structures and delivery methodology.
Ensure contract language supports clear deliverables, realistic pricing, and alignment with the ICE.
Advise leadership on negotiation strategies, claims, and commercial trade‑offs.
Manage commercial exposure related to pricing assumptions, scope gaps, schedule impacts, and contractual obligations.
Procurement, Subcontracting & Contractor Interface:
Review subcontractor procurement packages, bid leveling, and buyout strategies.
Evaluate subcontractor quotes, exclusions, scope alignment, and pricing assumptions.
Provide insight on procurement sequencing, award strategy, and risk transfer.
Build strong, effective relationships with CMAR partners and major subcontractors.
Commercial Risk, Change Orders & Claims:
Lead development and maintenance of the Commercial Risk Register.
Evaluate change order requests, claims, and cost proposals across all packages.
Monitor commercial trends and advise leadership on cost and risk exposure.
Work closely with Legal on dispute resolution, negotiation strategies, and documentation.
Support project leadership throughout the lifecycle of change, negotiation, and closeout.
Cross‑Functional Leadership:
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement, and senior leadership.
Ensure alignment between design evolution, estimating, commercial strategy, and execution.
Prepare commercial and estimating briefings for executive leadership.
Promote a collaborative, solution‑focused project culture.
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 or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Prior experience working for a General Contractor, Heavy Civil Contractor, CMAR contractor, or major rail/transit builder.
Strong contractor‑side estimating experience, especially on large civil, rail, transit, or bridge projects.
Contractor procurement and subcontract management experience.
Experience leading or supporting GMP negotiations and multi‑package procurement strategies.
Familiarity with CMAR delivery, progressive design‑build, or other alternative delivery models.
Strong understanding of cost modeling, productivity rates, escalation, and contractor pricing logic.
Experience modifying or negotiating General Provisions / Division 1 with Legal and Commercial teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑complexity megaproject environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Combination of office building and jobsite environment.
Work in cubicle setting; stand, sit, bend, twist, use file drawers.
Sit at computer to complete assignments, projects, and majority of tasks.
Ability to work under pressure.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
BENEFITS & 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; backup care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
EEO STATEMENT 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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