Project Manager - 90292384 - Philadelphia

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This position can be located in either Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Wilmington DE, or Baltimore MD 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic Division, the Project Manager is responsible for delivery and execution of assigned complex capital projects and/or programs, with multimillion dollar cost impacts and multi-year delivery schedule on behalf of Amtrak for the ongoing State of Good Repair (SOGR) of assets within the Mid-Atlantic Division (MAD). This position provides project management experience and expertise to high impact projects/programs across multiple Engineering Divisions/Disciplines. The Project Manager is responsible for managing moderate complexity engineering construction projects and/or programs or a medium size component of a larger project or program. Individuals in this role use significant technical knowledge and related experience to accomplish project objectives by planning, evaluating holistic project information (i.e. scope, schedule, and budget), and managing the execution of project and program activities with a moderate level of supervision from a Program Manager or senior-level Program Manager(s). The role requires inter-department coordination and regular analytical reporting of project status, risks, issues, cost, and schedule performance to the senior management as well as project team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Planning & Delivery 
    · Plan and deliver multiple engineering and construction projects within assigned program(s) in alignment with Amtrak’s mission and strategic goals. 
    · Manage all phases of project and program execution, ensuring strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. 
    · Assist project/program team members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Sponsors with defining project scope and objectives by involving relevant stakeholders, identifying requirements, and ensuring technical feasibility. 
Resource & Stakeholder Coordination 
    · Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for timely and cost-effective execution of project tasks. 
    · Work across impacted departments to secure necessary resources, materials, and funding. 
    · Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and serve as a key liaison between Capital Delivery, IMCS Division leadership, Amtrak forces, and contractors. 
Scheduling & Progress Monitoring 
    · Develop detailed project schedules with support from Schedulers; maintain and update activity tracking and progress reporting. 
    · Identify and manage dependencies between departments, systems, vendors, and assets. 
    · Coordinate assessments of changes to scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques. 
    · Monitor vendor delivery timelines and escalate issues through appropriate channels.
Project Controls & Governance 
    · Prepare cost estimates, phasing plans, and associated documentation in collaboration with stakeholders. 
    · Manage project changes through established Governance Change Control processes to ensure appropriate approvals. 
    · Provide relevant documentation to support governance decisions and quarterly FRA reporting. 
    · Maintain project management artifacts in alignment with Amtrak’s standards and applicable regulatory requirements. 
Risk & Performance Management 
    · Identify and document project issues and risks; track mitigation efforts to ensure effective resolution. 
    · Forecast and report on capital spending and production unit performance for Mid-Atlantic Division IMCS Programs. 
    · Lead evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk, and cross-functional impacts