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.

 

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

Oversee the construction of large-scale, moderate to high-risk programs, with multimillion dollar cost impacts and multi-year delivery schedule on behalf of the company. Lead construction in programs that are specific to infrastructure improvements involving complex multi-party projects among internal and external partners to implement strategic near -term station improvements. Provide project leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. Assist the Senior Manager in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, third party project support and system expansions. Coordinate in-house construction efforts of the program within company-owned and/or maintained facilities and right-of-way.

Essential Functions

• Lead construction management team to plan, coordinate, integrate, execute, budget and track assigned projects. 
• Oversee construction management functions including review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, reports and closeout with respect to design and construction.
• Manage third party contracts to ensure construction is completed per approved contract plans and specifications.
• Review and process contractor payments, evaluate change orders, and address submittals and RFI’s. Assist with the coordination of all construction activities between Amtrak personnel and contractors to ensure effective utilization and scheduling of third-party contractors and force account labor. 
• Maintain the development and implementation of construction-related safety plans and programs as well as all aspects of construction inspection and construction reports that are required by Amtrak and the FRA.

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

• Thorough understanding of SSSWP requirements and approval process
• Extensive knowledge of the railroad industry or relevant experience
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and finance/cost control
• Knowledge of FRA, OSHA, and other regulations for compliance
• Skilled in PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and manage multiple priorities
• Competent in coordinating efforts with other technical disciplines
• Strategic and tactical skills for planning and executing complex projects
• Strong leadership, communication, motivation, and team-building skills

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. 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; 401K 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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

 

Requisition ID: 165357

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%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

 

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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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