Amtrak · 5 days ago
Sr Project Mgr - 90001575 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country, employing over 20,000 professionals. The Senior Project Manager – Design Manager will assist in managing the design development of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Assist in overseeing and providing direction as the design progresses to Amtrak’s third-party design consultant. Ensure compliance with Amtrak standards and guidelines and all applicable federal/state/regional regulatory agencies requirements
Coordinate with internal Amtrak Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain direction and technical solutions to design related questions so that design efforts can continue without delay
Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including customer service, operations, planning, real estate, engineering, transportation, local and state agencies, FRA, and other partners as required) to determine project needs and priorities
Manage and monitor the internal stakeholder review process. Manage expectations of competing stakeholders in a matrix organization. Ensure alignment with project scope and limitations
Work with PM/CM team to process design related and CMAR Requests for Information (RFI). Develop, issue, and electronically file project and record documents and submittals
Performs technical reviews of submittals, contractor schedules, and invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance with design intent, and timely processing
Review contractor and vendor invoices for approval. Processes same ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Mentor team members and delegate responsibilities based on experience and project needs
Drive collaboration across diverse teams to deliver solutions to technical challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction, or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or related field
Must have work authorization in the United States
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience
Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and driving to provide solutions to technical questions and challenges
Ability to manage competing priorities in a matrix organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with the Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to be trained and become familiar with Amtrak's requirements, systems, and software
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Civil, Structure, Construction, Project Management, Transportation, or related field
7 years of relevant experience preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer
Bridge engineering and bridge construction experience
Understanding of railroad business functions, operations, and design and construction processes
Previous railroad, heavy civil and bridge projects in the design and/or construction phases
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
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2023 (50)
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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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