Sr Project Mgr Environmental Compliance - 90369968 - Los Angeles

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Leads and directs environmental compliance activities and remediation and compliance-related projects in a specific region in support of Amtrak’s Environmental Policy. Provides regulatory and technical guidance and oversight on environmental permits, plans and training programs to support Amtrak facility management and operations-based environmental staff. Provides regulatory and technical guidance to project managers and construction managers on Amtrak construction projects
 
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide regulatory and technical guidance and direction to Amtrak Operations management including Mechanical; Infrastructure, Maintenance and Construction Services (IMCS);Transportation; other department managers and operations-based environmental personnel to maintain compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations at Amtrak facilities. Facilities and operations include maintenance facilities, rail yards, stations, offices, railroad right of way, and other facilities within a multi-state territory. Stay current on applicable environmental laws and regulations and advise on regulatory matters within territory.
• Provide technical guidance and final review and approval in obtaining facility environmental permits and plans  Develop and maintain Compliance Calendar and Facility Environmental Manual for all sites in territory, as required.  Participate in environmental audit activities pertaining to sites within territory.  Manage current records and data in on-line information systems, track performance, and produce reports. 
• Advise Amtrak department management and operations-based environmental personnel on implementing internal environmental procedures, training programs, recordkeeping, and other components of the Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) and support program implementation.  
• Initiate and manage capital and other projects at sites within territory.  Responsible for developing spend forecasts, budgets, and schedules; hiring and managing contractors and designers; managing spending and schedule; and tracking projects to completion.  Projects managed may include remediation, pollution prevention, and related construction projects, such as wastewater treatment or sewer construction, ranging in size from under $5K to multi-million, over time periods from one week to multiple years.   
• Follow Amtrak project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives, with direct or indirect supervision from the Senior Program Manager Environmental.  
• Evaluate a variety of projects and activities including real estate acquisitions and sales, construction projects, and operational changes initiated by Amtrak departments and external entities for liability assessment and potential environmental or sustainability impacts. Review scopes of work from an environmental and sustainability perspective for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Provide environmental review and support throughout the life cycle of assigned capital projects of varying size, including but not limited to: review project designs and provide guidance on environmental issues and requirements; coordinate hazardous materials surveys and/or review reports and abatement workplans; provide comments on environmental contract requirements; participate in construction project meetings. Provide guidance to Amtrak Project Managers and  Construction Managers in managing environmental compliance and remediation plan requirements, as applicable, during construction. 
• Lead and coordinate communications among various stakeholders including other Amtrak departments, other railroads, state partners, regulatory agencies, community groups, and other organizations on environmental issues, projects, meetings, and events.
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