Amtrak · 4 hours ago
Project Controls Mgr (Cost Engineering, Change Management) - 90167764 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $147K/yr
7+ years expAmtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and is seeking a Project Controls Manager to work in the Capital Delivery central organization. This role involves coaching project teams on Cost Engineering and Change Management, ensuring compliance with Amtrak procedures, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
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Responsibilities
Advises and coaches on all aspects of Cost Engineering, Change Management and other project controls procedures, processes, guidelines, and utilization of Amtrak’s Project Management Information System to record required project status updates
Supports Project Teams in understanding the Change Management process including creating Project Change Request (PCR), utilizing Project Contingency, Change Control Board (CCB) and creating funding request/reprogramming. Reviewing quality of PCR to ensure all steps are documented and in adherence with Amtrak and CAPD standards
Works with the Director Project Control on the update, development, preparation, and maintenance of CAPD procedures and guidelines for cost control, cost engineering, contingency utilization, and earned value management, utilizing best practices, and requirements, and incorporating standards and techniques from recognized organizations such as AACE and PMI
Develops and/or utilizes reporting mechanisms (forecast, schedules, project risks, and other indicators) on project performance against plan, to ensure a cohesive picture of the project or portfolio performance
Advises and trains project teams and project controls practitioners on how to accurately complete the monthly forecast and other regular reporting. Reviews the accuracy of reports and provides feedback on issues or inconsistencies
Works with project teams to ensure timely completion of monthly Project Overall Status Reporting (POSR) and performs quality checks and audits on project data submitted
Supports the Fiscal Year Annual Operating Plan process and works with project teams reviewing timelines and requirements to ensure cost data integrity, and alignment of the projects Annual, 5-year plan and Life of Project financials
Advises and assists project teams on the use of project management systems and tools, Power BI dashboard, policies, procedures and guidelines and the SharePoint site
Supports or leads efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other internal departments
Creates workflow diagrams, SOPs, procedures, training materials, guidelines, and other similar products to support the business functions
May be assigned as the Project Controls Subject Matter Expert or Manager on a project
Performs other related duties in support of Capital Delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or Project Management. Training, education, and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
7 years of relevant project controls work experience
Advanced knowledge and experience with project cost controls and change management functions
Intermediate knowledge of other functions. including scheduling, estimating, and quality control
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management through all phases of the project lifecycle
Understanding of project financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and monitoring capital project/program/portfolio funding and/or budget
Ability to analyze technical information and communicate to a nontechnical audience
Experience or training working in a PMIS project management information system
Advanced experience with Change Management processes
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated use of project controls and analytical tools
Ability to review and understand project and portfolio systems and data to analyze project performance
Preferred
Project Management Institute (PMI) or Associate for the Advancement of Cost Engineering AACE Certification
Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry, transportation industry, or similar
Experience with developing processes, procedures, guidelines, tools and training in a PMO or center of excellence
Experience using Primavera P6 or other scheduling system
Experience utilizing Earned Value Management. Experience using PowerBI or Power Apps to create data applications
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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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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