Program Dir - 90196237 - Washington

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Oversees a project team responsible for the successful implementation of the construction projects within the Washington Union Station (WUS) portfolio of Major Projects.  Primary oversight of core team supporting the design and construction efforts for all major capital work within the Station envelope and terminal including the design, scheduling, sequencing, construction and reporting to include associated component projects, supporting projects, and integration with other capital improvements in the area. Additionally, working to collaborate the WUS near term Capital improvements with the WUS Expansion Project. Identifies and resolves key issues and concerns that may arise with multi-year planning, design, and implementation efforts progress. 

Oversees planning coordination, environmental review, and stakeholder outreach and consultation as the projects are progressed through federal environmental review and concept design. This position is responsible for ensuring the overall transportation service objectives of the WUS Program and for monitoring the adherence of the component and supporting projects to the programmatic transportation goals throughout the design and delivery of the projects. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads a team to develop and implement both near-term and long-term Capital Construction projects undertaken by Amtrak, and its partners, in and around the Station in Washington, DC.   
• Collaborates with FRA and NEC Commission in developing future service development plans that support Amtrak’s strategic interests.  Coordinates arrangements and agreements for joint benefit projects among and between other relevant stakeholders and funders. 
• Supports the development and implementation of project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational and stakeholders needs. 
• Supports the management and monitoring of project cost and schedules, reporting progress.  
• Supports the consolidation, communication and management of all issues and risks affecting the project, and the timely communication of WUS Program’s status to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensures program progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations. 
• Supports the Identification, documentation, and evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts.  
• Supports the identification and evaluation of the risks associated with program’s projects across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.  
• Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions. Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations. 
• Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management, construction management, design and project controls. 
• Initiates, advances, or oversees management of ongoing planning studies to develop an overall sequence, phasing, and prioritization of capital improvements. Ensures consistency with overall program goals and long-term vision. 
• Communicates with external audiences and stakeholders to build consensus on benefits of asset investments proposed by Amtrak in a variety of outreach settings and meetings.   
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 11 years of relevant experience  
• Transportation planning knowledge and experience, with a focus on intercity rail and/or rail transit planning and operations. 
• Ability to drive consensus with key stakeholders to advance long term strategic objectives in face of competing priorities.  
• Experience with the environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal and state environmental, historic preservation, and other permitting requirements. 
• Demonstration of strong written and verbal communication, business acumen, critical thinking and problem solving, decision making, empathy, and professional ethics. 
• Experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions. 
• Experience working with government agencies and organizations. 
• Extensive understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on the corporation and operations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate Degree 
• Local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, engineering, and construction of passenger railroad capital improvement and maintenance projects. 
• Project delivery, engineering, and maintenance roles, responsibilities, and requirements. 
• Railroad systems including track, structures, communications, signals, electric traction, and track usage procedures. 
• Fire and life safety systems. 
• Principles and practices of capital and operating budgets preparation and administration. 
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration. 
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing capital programs. 
• The Amtrak organization, Federal Railroad Administration, and the Northeast Corridor. 
• Demonstrated experience of building and gaining consensus across stakeholders with divergent viewpoints around a common vision and path forward to deliver and optimize program and project benefits.  
• PMP and/or related Certification  
• Experience managing projects and programs in the transportation industry environment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily office-based environment with work from home flexibility. 
• Frequent use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks. 
• Work in fast-paced, time sensitive circumstances with frequently changing priorities. 
• Frequently resolve problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations with ability to work well under pressure.  
• Approximately 15% travel regionally, as required. 
• Can locate in Washington DC, or surrounding area, with travel as required between Amtrak offices in these and other locations. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000-$211,140. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

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Requisition ID:161383
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 
 

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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