Amtrak · 10 hours ago
Lead Project Controls Specialist - Estimating - 90357923 - Philadelphia (onsite)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist - Estimating. This role involves preparing cost estimates for capital construction projects and collaborating closely with project managers to ensure accurate budgeting and risk assessment.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Project Manager and team to create cost estimates at various scope maturity levels using InEight Estimate application and Excel
Collects project scope details, drawings, schedules, and execution strategies. Prepares and maintains the Basis of Estimate document to support development of cost estimates
Perform QC checks on estimates prepared by fellow Estimators on the team and review and assessment of cost estimates completed by others. Provides feedback in prioritized and comprehensive format and develops formal Cost Estimate Review Reports when required
Develop cost estimate by identifying work packages, quantifying scope elements, estimating direct cost line items and construction indirect costs, and estimating project “soft” costs such as project management, construction management, etc
Support development of project budget contingency to account for estimate uncertainties and potential project risks events. Participates in risk evaluation sessions or pre-construction reviews, and ensures risks are documented and assessed in terms of probability and impact to enable project team development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies
Assists with preparing and assessing change order impact estimates, mentors’ junior estimators, contribute to initiatives in business process improvements
Conduct site visits of future and ongoing construction project sites to support cost estimate development and gain knowledge of craft/discipline scope of work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
Experience developing estimates on large to mega capital construction projects in railroad environment
Experience in quantitative risk assessment cost estimates supporting contingency development
Capital construction experience in the rail industry
One or more of the following certifications / credentials: CCT, CCP, CEP (AACE), PMP (PMI)
Hands on experience with data analysis
Experience with data analysis, preferably with Excel
Experience with database management (SQL)
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
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