Mgr Capital Construction - 90290510 - New York
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The Manager Capital Construction Department is responsible for major capital construction projects, and project execution.
The position of Capital Construction Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager of Capital Construction and provide Construction Management (CM) services related to the New York Hudson Yards projects as part of the Gateway Tunnel Program, NY Penn Station projects, and other ancillary construction projects in support of the Capital Construction department. This position will primarily be Amtrak s on-site representative during the construction phase and work directly with a 3rd party full-service CM firm; in addition to other project management support duties as required.
The general duties of this position will be to assist the CM with the oversight and management of the General Contractor (GC) to construct the project in accordance with the construction documents, and/or design modifications to best meet the goals of the project on schedule and within the established budget.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review contract design documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors.
Directs, manages, and coordinates construction projects and programs to ensure that critical issues are addressed and properly resolved.
Work with the CM to ensure that the GC executes the project in accordance with the agreed upon scope, costs and schedule.
Oversees the work of CM consultant team which includes monitoring work for compliance with their schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
Provides weekly and monthly project status reports addressing actual and forecast cost and schedules, change of status, etc.
Resolves design and field construction problems.
Attends progress meetings and reports on contract status.
Reviews contractors requests for change and, if appropriate, prepares contract change notices with appropriate justification.
Negotiates change orders.
Coordinates capital, reimbursable and agency projects and programs with other departments to ensure adequate resources are available, as well as obtaining track outages, labor clearances, and that labor forces are available as planned and scheduled.
Assists design projects with site walk downs and track outages planning and guidance. Prepares construction estimates and schedules.
Prepares, develops, and implements the construction and maintenance, testing, startup, and operation procedures for projects and programs.
Recommends policy/procedure improvements.
Monitors claims and suggests ways to minimize.
Coordinates work schedules around special events.
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the corporation's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees.
Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Amtrak s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepares force account estimates and tracks force account labor, material, and other resources.
Ensures force account labor and related charges and properly documented and provides to the finance department for billing and project cost purposes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Prior satisfactory job performance required
Some of supervisory experience in management of major construction contracts
Extensive of practitioner experience with construction and construction management
Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constrains, pressure, and multiple priorities
Demonstrated skill using PC based document control software programs, sufficient to prepare effective presentations and business analyses, including spreadsheets, word processing, and project management software.
Demonstrated ability in conducting effective meetings and accurate minutes.
Demonstrated experience communicating orally and in writing within and outside the company
Ability to work effectively with multiple team members
Experience in railroad maintenance facilities, trackwork, electric traction systems, C&S is desired
Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment
Valid driver s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as professional engineer or architect
Certified Construction Management (CCM) certification (able to obtain within 12 months of hire
Graduate degree
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Requisition ID:
56341
Posting Location(s):
New Jersey
Job Family/Function:
Engineering
Relocation Offered:
No
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%
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In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR section 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, he/she will not permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including blindness), or veteran status.
POSTING NOTES:
Engineering Engineering & Mechanical
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