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Amtrak

Dir Capital Construction FDT - 90383092 - Washington/Baltimore

Amtrak, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Dir Capital Construction FDT - 90383092 - Washington/BaltimoreAs 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.

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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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:This position is for the major capital improvement projects included in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) (B&P Tunnel Replacement) Program that will modernize and transform a four-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. It includes two new high-capacity tubes for electrified passenger trains, new roadway and railroad bridges, new rail systems and track, and a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC station. Under the direction of the Senior Director – FDT Package A Tunnels, the Director Capital Construction (DCC) - FDT Package A Tunnels, will be responsible to oversee a multi-disciplinary team of design, program and construction management personnel to ensure delivery of the FDT Package A Tunnels construction package consistent with Amtrak’s Capital Delivery goals of safe, on-time and on budget project delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational and stakeholders needs.

Coordinates construction planning and phasing between their contract(s) and adjacent or coordinating contract(s), utility work, etc.

Constructability review, working collaboratively with contractor(s) and designer(s) to optimize the design.

Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress. Maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.

Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations.

Use advanced knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.

Identify, document and leads the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts.

Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions.

Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 11 years or more of relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience leading the development and/or delivery of heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Mastery level with project management core competencies.

Proficiency with federal competitive procurement processes and regulations.

Highly motivated and self-directed.

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.

Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Must have work authorization in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) or other alternative delivery contracting experience.

Infrastructure construction program management.

Experience managing programs in the transportation industry environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Field and office environments.

Project is in Baltimore, MD.

Ability to work under pressure.

Occasional travel as needed.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000-$211,140. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Requisition ID: 163100Posting Location(s): Maryland; District of Columbia

Work Arrangement: 04-Hybrid WeeklyJob Family/Function: EngineeringRelocation Offered: NoTravel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

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 require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply.

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