Capital Construction Mgr - 90403935 - New Rochelle

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Job Summary Under the direction of Sr Mgr. Capital Construction, the successful candidate will execute all aspects of construction project management for design and construction of the Penn Station Access project.  The incumbent will also interface with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders to assist with the approval of SSSWPs. The Capital Construction Mgr provides project leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager to provide support in delivering projects that provide improved infrastructure on the Hellgate Line. The incumbent oversees major capital construction projects exceeding $100M and ensures compliance with safety programs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. The role supports field operations, leads construction and safety program oversight and the development and approval of SSSWPs, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and ensures work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Essential Functions Thorough understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule Build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication. Responsible for monitoring third party contractor progress in fulling technical requirements and serving as point of contact for contractor field operations. Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor. Manage and coordinate major capital construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, scope, schedule, and budget. Oversee contractor performance and third-party Construction Management (OCM) activities. Lead implementation, auditing, and monitoring of Amtrak safety programs and regulatory compliance. Conduct safety assessments, risk reduction initiatives, and hazard elimination activities. Prepare construction and safety documentation including SSSWPs, change and status reports. Collaborate with engineering, operations, IMCS, and external stakeholders to resolve issues. Support accident and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including audits and response actions. Guide development of safe work practices, standards, and training for field teams. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production and safety methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities Work Environment Position requires frequent field presence in active railroad environments Travel up to 25% depending on workload. Includes field inspections, emergency response availability, and coordination with construction teams, sometimes during nights or weekends. 4 days in the office ( 2 days in New Rochelle, 2 days in New York City) and 1 day remote Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree requires or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 7 years of prior relevant experience required Experience managing construction projects in active railroad environments. Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and coordination skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and safety systems. Preferred Qualifications 7–10 years of experience in construction, safety, or r...