Sr. Project Controls Manager Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
4 DAYS AGO
21542452
Summary
Philadelphia, PA
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Reference #: 1301008900
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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Under minimal supervision from the Portfolio Director, the Senior Project Controls Manager (Cost & Schedule Management) uses and improves progress measurement tools, systems and work processes to drive effective cost and schedule monitoring/control, project progress measurement, and associated reporting. Individuals in this role may lead a team that develops related project dashboards, cost, and resource performance reports, and other related artifacts in close collaboration with Project Managers / Program Managers / Portfolio Director. The position will lead and supervise staff performing schedule and cost control activities for a large, complex capital construction portfolio. This position may also lead or assist in drafting and/or updating of department policies or procedures, as well as lead or 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, and 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 schedules, risk registers, and spend forecast using standard tools (ETC files). 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 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 forecasts and schedules while ensuring data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines. Develop, compile, and deliver 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 cost 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.t Provides subject matter expertise to senior management on construction and/or engineering schedule management, cost management, earned value management, tools and techniques, and best industry practices. Provides expert advice and analyses on project delay claims or disputes. Prepares and delivers related analyses, 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. Trains and mentors junior team members with project controls responsibilities on policies, procedures, tools, techniques, and best practices. Manages project or portfolio controls data in EPPM (Masterworks) or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6. Develops processes and templates to support project or portfolio control mechanisms in alignment with department objectives and enterprise standards. Develops process and tools to support resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions. Supports or leads efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other internal departments. Leads development, preparation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures on schedule control, schedule risk management, resource management, cost management and earned value management, incorporating current best practices used in the construction and transportation industries. Ensures integration of scheduling and cost engineering practices and methods, and supports development of cost engineering policies, procedures, and performance metrics. Leads and supervises direct reports in delivering and executing the functions listed above. Sets goals and targets for assigned staff in support of department and company strategic objectives. Assesses and monitors staff workload, administrative and support tools and systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. May manage consulting contracts or task orders and/or supervise consultant staff. Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Science, or a related field. Required education may be substituted for additional relevant experience in excess of the minimum requirements outlined below, on a two-for-one year basis.
Required specialized experience in area of assignment:
Experience in construction project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) portfolios.
Five (5) years of relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling or cost control Valid Driver’s License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions. Must have authorization to work in the United States.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. •
Experience leading, motivating, selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating subordinate staff.
Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle.
Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation in large and/or complex capital construction projects.
Expert knowledge of planning and scheduling tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices, including resource management, progress measurement, and earned value management for construction or engineering projects.
Hands on experience achieving expert-level proficiency with ground-up development, management, and analysis of… For full info follow application link. Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.