Sr Principal Project Mgr - 90383337 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Senior Principal Project Mgr provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for providing management support in delivering projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, and system expansions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the entire program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained right-of-way, including track, bridges, buildings, tunnels, signals and communications and electric traction facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs Engineering Department resources and has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, commissioning and execution of the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, including technical or engineering management requirements to support the efficient operation of a specific function or department 
• Responsible for all project management functions including design, review resource planning, provide information for scheduling and integration, implementation, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to construction of bridges, buildings, signals and communication, track, and electric traction facilities and related appurtenances on Amtrak-owned property, and that property owned by other railroads and maintained by Amtrak within the East River Tunnel Rehab scope, Lines 1&2. 
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross-functional teams to ensure the effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled 
• Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures related to a specific discipline. 
• Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination and scheduling of resources required to accomplish construction of the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation.
• Establishes planning, scheduling and cost control policies, practices, and procedures relating to the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project. 
• Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor 
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication 
• Directs the planning of the ERT Rehab project to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to Amtrak’s business plan 
• Responsible for the integration of capital construction projects and programs to ensure timely completion that may impact ERT Rehab completion. 
• Directs the development of scope, schedules, estimates and cost-control measures for both short and long-term resource planning relating to Amtrak ERT Rehab Project. 
• Manages the oversight of ERT Rehab Budgets up to $1.6B or more. 
• Thoroughly understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior satisfactory job performance required 
• Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities 
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience 
• Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance/cost control experience 
• Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance 
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word