Sr Manager Capital Construction - 90388792 - Onsite Perryville

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Manager Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for providing management support in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, and system expansions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the entire program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained right-of-way, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction facilities. The Susquehanna Bridge project is the replacement of the existing circa 1917 bridge with a new two track bridge providing two tracks for higher speed (160 MPH) operation over the Susquehanna River. The work being done on this project includes Design, permitting, NEPA compliance, property acquisition, staged construction, testing/commissioning, acceptance, and closeout of a new two track bridge for lower speeds (100 MPH) on a new alignment alongside of the existing bridge and replacement of the existing bridge with a new two track bridge providing two tracks for higher speed (160 MPH) operation. This multi-year project will ensure efficient and safe operation of Amtrak’s assets and infrastructure, to maintain compliance with current regulations and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Directs Engineering Department resources and has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination integration, execution and tracking of Susquehanna River Bridge project, including technical or engineering management requirements to support the efficient operation of a specific function or department. 
• Responsible for all project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to construction of bridges, buildings, signals and communication, track, and electric traction facilities and related appurtenances on Amtrak-owned property, and that property owned by other railroads and maintained byAmtrak within Susquehanna River Bridge limits. 
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross-functional teams to ensure the effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled 
• Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination and scheduling of resources required to accomplish construction of Susquehanna River Bridge 
• Establishes planning, scheduling and cost control policies, practices, and procedures relating to Susquehanna River Bridge construction projects 
• Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor 
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication 
• Directs the planning of Susquehanna River Bridge project to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to Amtrak’s business plan 
• Responsible for the integration of capital construction projects and programs to ensure timely completion that may impact Susquehanna River Bridge completion 
• Directs the development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning relating to Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge 
• Manages the oversight of Susquehanna River Bridge budgets 
• Thoroughly understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior satisfactory job perf