Amtrak · 2 weeks ago
Lead Project Controls Specialist Scheduling - 90282128 - Onsite New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
8+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist Scheduling. This role involves acting as a Master Scheduler for the New York Division SOGR projects, managing integrated master schedules, and ensuring compliance with project management standards.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions
Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s)
Works with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule and master risk register
Applies construction scheduling concepts, practices, methodologies, and/or procedures as well as discipline-specific concepts to develop schedules for rail-specific work elements (e.g., electric traction, signals, structures, track) or general construction work elements
Performs investigation, including but not limited to visits to the field, and interviews of delivery staff (e.g., engineers, superintendents, construction managers), to understand construction means and methods in order to develop schedules with proper logic ties, sequencing, resourcing, and work calendars
Collects and compiles project or portfolio performance indicators (KPIs) such as installed quantities, expended labor and other progress measurement data, and trends using reports, charts, tables, dashboards, or other artifacts assessing project or portfolio performance to support management decisions
Integrates external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities to ensure accurate performance reporting
Develops or applies reporting mechanisms, dashboards and presentations about project performance indicators and feed this data to ensure a cohesive picture of project’s contribution to the program and/or portfolio
Develops or applies processes and tools to support resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions
Tracks potential changes, ensuring suitable assessments of schedule impacts are generated and given visibility with the client and project management
Assist the Project Manager with maintenance and baseline reviews of project schedules in accordance with approved project parameters
Assist the Project or Program Manager in evaluation and assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with the applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies
Monitors actuals and works with other peers to review forecasting against budgets
Supports governance and project status review meetings
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 schedule risk analysis
Supports the intake process of projects through developing and maintaining automated project evaluation tools and workflows
Partners closely with project planning and/or delivery teams to assess new and ongoing projects to determine readiness for governance stage gates
Supports the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan by producing new and updated Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines
Performs review and analysis of contractor or third-party baseline 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. Extends the analysis to the integrated project/program/portfolio schedule as applicable
Prepares cost schedule analysis / status reports, claims analysis reports, and related presentations
Assures quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc deliverables, including but not limited to estimates, schedules, forecasts, reports, analyses, and source data
Manages project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6
Develops processes and templates to support project or portfolio schedule control mechanisms in alignment with department objectives and enterprise standards
Supports efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other offices or departments
Assists in development, preparation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures on schedule control, schedule risk management, resource 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
Trains and mentors junior team members with schedule management and project controls responsibilities on schedule management policies, procedures, tools, techniques, and best practices
Performs other related duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Science, or a related field
PMP or PMI-SP in good standing
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
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle
Understanding of principles and practices of construction contract administration, contracting methods and types; standard conditions of construction and engineering contracts (AIA, EJCDC)
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
Expert knowledge of advanced schedule forecasting and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations and time-impact analyses
Hands on experience achieving high proficiency with ground-up development, management, and analysis of complex cost-and-resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6, to include verifiable experience performing schedule risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo), time impact analysis, critical path analysis, resource leveling, and related qualitative and quantitative schedule evaluations
Demonstrated experience integrating schedules for large projects, programs or portfolios using Primavera P6
Experience with linear scheduling tools and methods
Experience in preparing written technical reports, presentations, or analyses
Understanding of project financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis and monitoring capital project / program / portfolio funding and/or budget
Construction project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports
Knowledge of project risk management principles, practices, standards, and methods
Ability to clearly organize and present project portfolio reports, and other related portfolio technical information
Ability to research, analyze, evaluate performance gaps, and implement new business processes, tools, methods, and techniques to improve performance or output
Experience with establishing standard practices and business processes pertaining to project control's function, including drafting, or updating of technical specifications, procedures, or policies
Ability to perform staff training on the job or by preparation and delivery of group instructional sessions
Ability to research, analyze, and apply contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance at all levels within areas of responsibility
Advanced Excel user skills
Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills
Skill in communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing across all levels
Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
Preferred
Eight (8) years' experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects
Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as a scheduler using Primavera scheduling software to develop and maintain multi-discipline scheduling for large complex construction or engineering projects
Experience performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios
Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities)
Experience in preparation of linear schedules and TILOS software
Prior experience with Deltek Acumen
Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry, oil and gas, energy, or pharmaceutical industry
One or more of the following certifications / credentials: Oracle Primavera P6 certification, SP or RMP (PMI), PSP, CEP, EVP, or CCP (AACE), Chartered MRICS, EVMP, FAC-P/PM Level III, PRINCE2 - CCA, or CDT (CSI)
Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI
Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
Experience implementing project control software and tools
Benefits
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
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
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Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
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2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
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