About this role
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Job Summary
The Capital Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction phase of the Penn Station Access Project.
The Capital Construction Manager represents Amtrak on site and manages Amtrak’s Commissioning and Engineering Practice protocols during the construction phase of projects. The general duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the construction is performed in accordance with the construction documents and/or design modifications to best meet the goals of these projects.
- Supporting commissioning of assets, including OCS, Signals, Substations, and Track
- Deliver projects on schedule and within the established budget.
The successful candidate will oversee a major capital construction project exceeding $100M and ensure compliance with safety programs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. The role supports field operations, leads construction and safety program oversight, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and ensures work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Essential Functions
- Review contract design documents and ensure construction adheres to design
- Interface with Engineering Commissioning groups to support documentation for commissioning assets
- Perform field inspections to perform quality checks to ensure Contractor installation adheres to Amtrak specs and standards
- Liaise between Amtrak (Engineering and IMCS) and Contractor/Project Sponsor to coordinate Commissioning activities
- Manage and coordinate construction projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed and properly resolved.
- Work with Outside Construction Management (OCM) to ensure that contractors execute the project in accordance with the agreed upon scope and schedule.
- Oversee the work of an OCM consultant team which includes monitoring work for compliance with their schedule, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
- Address project schedule and any changes in project status.
- Resolve design and field construction problems.
- Host or attend progress meetings and report on contract status.
- Update construction estimates and schedules and aid with preparation of same as needed.
- Be present for the commissioning of the construction, testing, startup, and transfer of operational procedures for projects and programs.
- Recommend policy/procedure improvements.
- Monitor claims and suggest ways to minimize.
- Communicate, implement, promote, and enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation's safety vision and goals
- Maintain accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees and contractors in their charge.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive practitioner experience with construction and construction management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.
- Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling and estimating.
- Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.
- Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills.
- Strong Safety Focus.
- Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 7 years of prior relevant work experience require
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment
- 9+ years of relevant work experience.
- Significant experience in construction management of multiple construction projects and / or programs in an active railroad environment.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Combination of Office and field environment. Position is subject to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions 24/7.
- Travel to project sites is required, expect to travel on company business 60% of any given month.
- Access to company vehicle once on site
- 4 days on site or office with 1 day remote. Remote day based on the needs of the project.
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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.
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: 167516
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.