Amtrak · 2 days ago
Lead Project Controls Specialist - Quality - 90403543 - New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak is a company dedicated to connecting businesses and communities across the United States. They are seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist to support compliance with Capital Delivery project management policies and procedures, focusing on process improvement and quality assurance in project management.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Prepare audit/compliance plans with sampling and test design for process measurement
Conduct audits, surveys, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with policies and best practices
Identify and recommend improvement opportunities across various management levels
Support development of corrective action scopes and monitor implementation
Conduct process mapping, quality checks, and audits to ensure data integrity and support data initiatives
Apply disciplined quality management common in manufacturing to construction projects
Identify gaps and inefficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management
Supports development of scope for corrective action or improvement projects
Track and monitor (or implement) corrective / preventive actions
Conduct process and value mapping activities
Supports data integrity by planning and performing quality checks and audits on project /portfolio data
Develops and maintains instructions, policies, procedures, and standards related to project management or project controls
Develops and delivers training pursuant to department and/or program goals, to include policy, procedure, business process, or tool changes
Perform any other tasks to support quality assurance and process improvement of the Capital Delivery practices, systems, tools, and data (e.g., training, research, ad-hoc compliance checks, data quality checks, root cause analysis, sensitivity analysis, pareto studies, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in a quality control and/or assurance function and a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or 10 years' experience without a degree
Valid Driver's License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions
Must have work authorization in the United States
Lean Six Sigma or process improvement training, certification, and/or experience
Experienced in use of statistical analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, EngineRoom)
Familiarity with project management methods, techniques, standards, and best practices
Experience drafting technical documents such as standard practices, technical specifications, procedures, or policies
Ability to clearly organize and present reports, and other related technical information to upper management
Experienced in developing and delivering training
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
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
H1B Sponsorship
Amtrak has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (40)
2023 (50)
2022 (52)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)
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
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
Recent News
2026-01-05
bloomberglaw.com
2026-01-03
2026-01-03
Company data provided by crunchbase