Amtrak · 8 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist (Cost Estimating)- 90197360 - Groton, CT (onsite)
Groton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country, employing over 20,000 professionals. They are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to prepare cost estimates for small to mid-sized capital construction projects, collaborating closely with Project Managers and team members to develop and update project budgets.
Service IndustrySoftwareTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Works with the Project Manager and team to develop total project cost estimates and supplementary basis of estimate documentation per department procedures
Works with the Project Manager and team to develop project cost breakdown structure conceptual and/or detailed cost estimates as required, required escalation, and appropriate contingency reserves using standard templates, methods, and tools within department prescribed parameters
Applies standard construction estimating concepts, procedures and practices as well as railroad disciplines (electric traction, signals, structures, track or applicable general construction) for estimate development
Collects and documents project scope information required to develop cost estimates including but not limited to project requirements, design documents, scope elements, takeoff quantities, project delivery methodology, project schedule information, in-house union labor requirements, and project soft cost requirements
Establishes and maintains the cost estimate basis of estimate (BOE) document with each estimate iteration
Develops summary and detailed reports of cost estimate and presents to internal estimating team for peer review and project team during estimate review sessions
Review and comment on cost estimates developed by others when required under supervision of senior cost estimating staff
Support project teams when required with cost estimating needs for proposed project changes and or reviewing contractor change orders
Support project team with integration of cost and resource data into the project schedule when requested
Assist Project or Program Manager in evaluation and cost impact assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies
Manages Controls data via EPPM, SharePoint or any other approved EPMO systems and tools as required
Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and CAPD project controls procedures
Participates in risk evaluation sessions or preconstruction 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
Assures quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc deliverables of position
Assists senior Cost Estimating staff in preparation of cost estimate reports, or presentations
Supports development and maintenance of cost estimating databases as required
Identifies opportunities for improvement in processes, methods, or tools
Visits future and ongoing construction project sites to support cost estimate development and gain knowledge of craft/discipline scope of work
Performs other related duties of position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
3-6 years of relevant experience
Must have authorization to work in the United States
Demonstrated Basic To Intermediate Knowledge And Understanding Of Principles and practices of project cost estimating through all phases of the project lifecycle
Reviewing and providing feedback on all aspects of project cost estimates developed by others
Business processes, techniques, and procedures related to cost estimating in large and/or complex capital construction projects
Construction / Engineering contracting methods and types
Principles and practices of construction services and materials procurement
Cost estimating methods and practices for projects in conceptual design phase through completion of detailed design
Statistical analysis methods
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Integration of estimating and scheduling processes, tools, systems, and data
Basic To Intermediate Skill Level In Common software tools used in project cost estimating (e.g., InEight Estimate (Hard Dollar), Heavy Bid, Sage Timberline, RS Means) in developing and maintaining cost estimates for large and/or complex construction projects and extracting data to generate analysis and status reports
Use of internal financial system data to determine benchmarking to validate and improve estimates
Advanced user skills in MS Excel for data analysis
Communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and writing across all levels
Effectiveness working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives
Strong focus on collaboration, team building and customer service
Objective evaluation of available information or differing points of view and making sound and timely decisions consistent with department strategic goals
Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Leading effective meetings
Delegating authority and responsibility
Preparing and delivering effective presentations and/or training to diverse audiences
Preparing professional letters, memos, and other documents using Excel, Word, Visio, and/or PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, Construction management, or a related field
6 years of relevant experience
Experience developing estimates on medium to large capital construction projects in railroad environment
Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on cost estimates, cost proposals, and bids produced by others
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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