Capital Construction Manager - 90398803 - Onsite Baltimore, MD

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Capital Construction Manager is responsible for the execution of specific large or mega complex capital construction projects, where total project cost exceeds $100M. Individual in this role use advance knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with minimal supervision from the Director, and may have either direct reports or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, Amtrak Board of Directors, Government officials and other external stakeholders. Under the direction of the Director Capital Construction, Major Program Delivery, the successful candidate will execute all aspects of construction project management for design and construction for execution of various Electric Traction projects within the Amtrak system.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead construction management team and dictate required resources. Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of assigned projects. Directs, manages, and coordinates construction of projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed.

• Responsible for project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to design and construction of Electric Traction projects, as directed by the Senior Principal Project Manager.
• Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to a specific discipline.
• Assists with the coordination of all construction activities between Amtrak personnel and contractors. Ensures effective utilization and scheduling of third-party contractor force account labor.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication.
• Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers as well as the engineering department’s internal customers.
• Assist with development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning.
• Prepares construction cost estimates and schedules in coordination with the Sr. Principal Project Manager.  Also responsible for preparing force account resource requests, tracking force account labor, material, and other resources.
• Manages the oversight of project budgets.
• Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule.
• Oversees the development and implementation of construction-related safety plans and programs driven at all levels with specific goals and objectives to reduce injuries for all related projects.
• Oversees all aspects of construction inspection and construction reports that are required by Amtrak and the FRA to ensure that construction is in compliance with current Amtrak, Federal, State, and local requirements.
  
  

 

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 preferred.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
  
  

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Prior satisfactory job performance required.
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