Project Controls Mgr - Schedule - 90384083 - Groton CT / Philadelphia

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This role can be based in either Groton, CT or Philadelphia, PA.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under minimal supervision from Director of Schedule Management and Control or Sr. Project Controls Manager, the Project Controls Manager - Schedule applies Scheduling and progress measurement tools, systems and work processes to drive effective schedule monitoring and control, project progress measurement, and associated reporting. Individuals in this role may act as a Master Scheduler and develop related project dashboards, cost, and resource performance reports, and other related artifacts in close collaboration with Project Manager / Portfolio Manager / Portfolio Director. The position may also lead and supervise staff performing schedule control activities for a mid-size capital construction project or portfolio. May also assist in drafting and/or updating of department policies or procedures and support continuous improvement efforts. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and provides feedback, coaching, and/or positive recognition. Performs additional duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions.
• Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s) and ensures assigned scheduling and/or cost control staff do the same.
• Works with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule, master risk register, and spend forecast using standard tools.
• Supports project or portfolio management team in the evaluation and impact assessment of identified project risks and development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies. Ensures identified risks are documented and considered in schedule risk analysis.
• Collects ongoing progress or performance data such as installed quantities, labor, costs, and other measures from Engineering systems or from project management team as applicable.
• Integrates external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities as necessary to enable accurate performance reporting.
• Supports the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan in producing new and updated schedules while ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Implements project or portfolio performance indicators (KPIs), data, and trends using reports, charts, tables, dashboards, or other artifacts assessing project or portfolio performance to support management decisions
• Performs review and analysis of contractor or third-party baseline and schedule updates, including constructability, risk analysis, critical path analysis, qualitative or quantitative schedule quality assessments, and/or delay and Time Impact Analysis as required. Extends the analysis to the integrated project/program/portfolio schedule as applicable.
• Provides subject matter expertise to senior management on construction and/or engineering schedule management, earned value management, tools and techniques, and best industry practices. Provides advice and analyses on project delay claims or disputes. Prepares and delivers related reports, or presentations.
• Assures quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc team deliverables, including but not limited to estimates, schedules, forecasts, reports, analyses, and source data.