Lead Construction Specialist - 90070955 - Boston

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Lead Construction Specialist is responsible in assisting in the management and oversight of assigned various Capital Construction and I&C (Individual & Companies) Projects and Programs within the Northeast Portfolio of capital construction (Boston Proper – Hines, Tower 1, Ruggles Station, Back Bay).  

The Lead Construction Specialist reports to the Senior Manager of Capital Construction for the Northeast Portfolio. This position will be Amtrak’s on-site representative during the construction phase of projects and works directly with field supervisors and contractors. This position will act as liaison with Amtrak Division, Production and T&E Forces, contractors, design consultants and clients to ensure construction activities support project requirements. The general duties of this position will be to assist the Northeast Portfolio to construct a project in accordance with specifications and to monitor/report on production metrics that provide the required data to help the project meet its established scope, schedule, and budget. This position has a combination of office and field environment. This position is subject to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions 24/7. This position will require project oversight primarily on the daytime shift however, nighttime, and occasional weekend coverage will e required based on project schedules.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates work activities, track outages, and power outages with various Amtrak departments including Transportation, Track, ET, and C/S. 
• Organizes and attends project site walks with contractors and various Amtrak department personnel  
• Provides constructability reviews of design plans and all construction phase submittals associated with the Project.  
• Prepares force account estimates and project estimates and schedule.  
• Works with Construction Manager to ensure the project is executed in accordance with the agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule. 
• Reviews daily production reports   
• Provides weekly updates to the Construction Manager on the status of project, including any issues that occurred. 
• Attends progress meetings and report on project status. 
• Works with Construction Manager to review requests for change from the field and, if appropriate, prepares a potential change notice with appropriate justification for submission to PM. 
• Assists in the management of agreement employees and field personnel  
• Prepares and reviews Safety Site Specific Work Plan (SSSWP) to ensure safety of the job  
• Reviews contractors’ design submittals and works with system office and NED Division ADEs   
• Performs daily safety audits and takes corrective actions to improve safety  
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation's safety vision and goals. 
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Amtrak’s safety rules, policies, and procedures. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.  
• Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.  
• Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.  
• Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills. 
• Strong Safety Focus. 
• Knowledge of RWP, AMT II, NORAC, applicable FRA r