Lead/Project Controls Specialist-Schedule - 90382591 - New York

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This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Individuals in this role will act as a Master Scheduler for the Gateway Program managing the integrated master schedule comprised of the project schedule milestone. Individuals will develop and update project milestone schedules, dashboards, and performance reports to enable efficient and effective project delivery. This individual is responsible for using existing enterprise tools, systems and work processes to drive effective planning and control across the Gateway projects.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports Gateway Program Director in development of integrated master scheduler for all Gateway Program projects.
• Reviews all executed Gateway project agreements to extract, document, and track timely commitments from both Amtrak and project partners
• Reviews all executed Gateway project contracts to extract, document, and track contractual milestones and Amtrak commitments
• Implement monthly schedule review meetings with Gateway project controls teams to actualize monthly activities, review milestone completion dates, and proactively identify potential schedule milestone variances.
• Monitor and update Gateway Program project milestones supporting the integrated master schedule.
• Work with Gateway project controls teams to collect necessary schedule update information to comply with Amtrak’s Enterprise Program & Project Management and Capital Delivery requirements.
• Supports continuous improvement schedule management processes and develops strategies to enable timely project delivery across all elements of the program.
• Develop reporting mechanisms, dashboards, presentations, and Program-level performance indicators to enable strong program management and executive level decision support.
• Supports and participates, as needed, on cost management and risk management initiatives to further support successful development and delivery of Gateway Program projects.
• Decision rights:
  • Responsible for all activities detailed above, while gathering input from relevant parties (e.g., Program Directors, Project Controls Managers, Project Directors, Construction Managers) and receiving approval from Gateway Program Director on any areas impacting program-level commitments and milestones.
• Other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated project controls, schedule management, and reporting experience
• Experienced SharePoint, Microsoft Office products, Power BI/Access and Primavera user
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
• Effectiveness working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels
• Ability to organize and present program-level schedule reports
• Strong experience with Project Controls management relating to scheduling, cost estimating, cost management, risk management, and reporting.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related fiel