About this role
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr Manager Infrastructure Commissioning is responsible for establishing and ensuring compliance with the standards, processes, and cross-functional coordination needed to safely and consistently deliver Testing & Commissioning (T&C) across infrastructure project portfolio. This role develops the frameworks, requirements, and readiness criteria that project teams use to plan and execute infrastructure T&C, and partners closely with Engineering, Asset Management, Commissioning & Corridor Optimization (CCO), Safety Certification, and Operations to ensure infrastructure is fully ready for revenue service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with standardized Testing & Commissioning (T&C) governance frameworks, procedures, templates, tools, stage-gate criteria, acceptance requirements, and commissioning best practices across all infrastructure projects.
- Provide project teams with the tools, guidance, and subject matter expertise needed to effectively scope, schedule, plan, and execute T&C activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary T&C SME, coordinating cross-functional requirements and readiness, while resolving interface, integration, and sequencing conflicts between disciplines during planning and execution.
- Lead organizational adoption of T&C standards and processes through change management, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and the promotion of consistent practices across delivery teams.
- Provide program-level oversight of T&C strategies and commissioning readiness by participating in stage-gate and readiness reviews, identifying risks, and escalating critical issues to senior leadership.
- Establish, monitor, and report commissioning performance metrics, deficiency trends, root-cause analyses, and lessons learned; benchmark against industry practices to drive continuous improvement of T&C standards, tools, templates, and overall capital project delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 9 years of relevant experience required
- 11+ years of relevant experience preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with rail systems or transportation infrastructure capital delivery, including T&C, systems integration, engineering, construction, maintenance and/or safety certification processes.
- Familiarity with signal systems, Positive Train Control (PTC), traction power, track, or communications system integration.
- Familiarity with Amtrak systems (ET, C&S, track) testing Engineering Practices
- Experience developing or implementing commissioning scopes and plans, stage-gate or readiness review processes for capital infrastructure projects.
- Advanced degree in public policy, engineering management, or a related field.
- Experience with data reconciliation and business intelligence tools to support portfolio-level assessments and decision-making.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
- Strong technical knowledge of some aspects of rail infrastructure testing & commissioning. Sufficient knowledge of rail infrastructure systems and the regulatory environment to engage credibly with technical subject matter experts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing governance frameworks, standards, or SOPs across a large, multi-stakeholder organization.
- Ability to lead cross-functional coordination among disparate groups without direct authority over those teams.
- Experience translating complex technical, regulatory, or contractual requirements into clear organizational policy, procedures, or specifications.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing organizational change management strategies, including stakeholder identification, tailored communications, and training.
- Ability to establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks and independently prepare presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with diverse teams
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholder relationships across a large capital portfolio.
- Working knowledge of capital project lifecycle and stage-gate or readiness-review processes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Working in an office at a computer
- Travel required as needed
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.
Health and Wellbeing
Financial and Retirement
Work and Family Life Support
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Railroad Retirement Benefits
Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
Health Savings Account
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
No-cost Personal Health Advocate
Student Loan Assistance
Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
Tuition and Education Reimbursement
Paid Family Leave
Life Insurance
Rail Pass Privileges
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID: 167271
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%
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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.
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