Job Description

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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.

 

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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.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is for the major capital improvement projects included in the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) (B&P Tunnel Replacement) Program that will modernize and transform a four-mile section of the Northeast Corridor. It includes two new high-capacity tubes for electrified passenger trains, new roadway and railroad bridges, new rail systems and track, and a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC station. Under the direction of the Senior Director – FDT Package A Tunnels, the Director Capital Construction (DCC) - FDT Package A Tunnels, will be responsible to oversee a multi-disciplinary team of design, program and construction management personnel to ensure delivery of the FDT Package A Tunnels construction package consistent with Amtrak’s Capital Delivery goals of safe, on-time and on budget project delivery. FDT Package A Tunnels scope includes 2ea approximately 2 mile long tunnels to be constructed via TBM, and other major civil work at 4 locations including: Support of Excavation (SOE), excavation and concrete structures for shaft facilities (south portal / vent, intermediate vent, north vent, north portal); ground improvements; coordination with tunneling under Amtrak’s corridor and MTA light rail and subway; a 800’ long SEM plenum tunnel; drill and blasting excavations; instrumentation and monitoring; and coordination with the public and adjacent contractors. The Director Capital Construction will help develop and direct an execution team, including Amtrak and Consultant personnel, to ensure the Package A work stays within the approved scope, schedule, and budget, and ensuring adequate and timely support is obtained from other functions. The Director Capital Construction will be responsible for project management, support of contracting processes, construction management, and commissioning of infrastructure assets within the assigned scope of Package A Tunnels. This position will also conduct outreach, coordination and collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, state partners, and other stakeholders, as necessary, and will require regular analytical and metric-based reporting to Senior Staff. The Director Capital Construction with be one of the Contracting Official’s Technical Representative (COTR) for the Package A Contract(s), and will be responsible for monitoring Contractor’s performance and will act as the liaison between the program team and Amtrak’s Procurement team.

 

Project Risk: Project / Portfolio (Approx. High/Mega approx. $500M/5yr+ Program)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Directors Capital Construction are accountable for project outcomes. They are consulted across project activities and provide approval for project decisions. They should consult with their manager (Sr Director or AVP of program) on any major decision points likely to impact project outcomes. 

• Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational and stakeholders needs.
• Coordinates construction planning and phasing between their contract(s) and adjacent or coordinating contract(s), utility work, etc.
• Constructability review, working collaboratively with contractor(s) and designer(s) to optimize the design.
• Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress. Maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
• Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations.
• Use advanced knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.
• Identify, document and leads the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts. Ensure appropriate packet of relevant information to support appropriate project change and change control request decision processes. · Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities.
• Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions. Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 11 years or more of relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading the development and/or delivery of heavy civil infrastructure projects. In particular for this Package A Tunnels, experience in:
  • Support of excavation, controlled rock blasting, concrete structure
• Mastery level with project management core competencies,
• Proficiency with federal competitive procurement processes and regulations 
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have work authorization in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in Business, Engineering or Construction Management. 
• Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) or other alternative delivery contracting experience
• Infrastructure construction program management
• Experience managing programs in the transportation industry environment
• PMP Certification in good standing Preferred
• In particular for this Package A Tunnels, experience in these specialties is Preferred: Various types of grouting ground improvement, SEM tunneling, SOE types including secant piles and drilled shafts

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Field and office environments.
• Project is in Baltimore, MD.
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Occasional travel as needed.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

The salary/hourly range is $163,000-$211,140. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID: 163100
Posting Location(s): Maryland; District of Columbia

Work Arrangement: 04-Hybrid Weekly 
Job Family/Function: Engineering 
Relocation Offered: No 
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.

 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

 

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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