Sr Construction Specialist - New York

Sr Construction Specialist Amtrak is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation effort to transform New York Penn Station through a multibillion-dollar public-private partnership with the support of USDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration. The Sr Construction Specialists play a crucial role in assisting, overseeing and/or managing construction projects from conception to completion. Essential Functions: Support capital construction efforts by assisting in providing technical support to contractor, force account and supervision as well as helping to satisfy scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements on the project. Initiate action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work. At the director of the Capital Construction manager and in collaboration with the Sr Engineers, work with contractor, force account and supervision to ensure the project is executed in accordance to agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule. Evaluate, select, and apply standard construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using solid engineering judgment in making decisions. Communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors. Work with the Program/Project Manager, review potential change requests from the field and, if appropriate, prepares a potential change notice with appropriate justification for submission to PM. Assist and/or lead with coordinating and assuring adherence to Site Specific Safety Work Plans with Contractors and Amtrak Personnel. Coordinate applicable track and ET outages. Prepare outage plans. Interact with Amtrak personnel leadership for resource planning. Conduct project site visits to assess project feasibility, determine scope requirements and potential challenges. Coordinate the work of contractors to include engineers, technicians, and other personnel who help on specific project activities and assignments. Monitor and report on various production metrics/units to provide the required data to meet the goals of the project. Maintain knowledgeable of requirements for applicable codes and standards on a project. Participate in the coordination of the completion of construction activities. Provide weekly updates (construction reports) to the project manager on the status of project, including any issues that occurred. Additionally, provide formal monthly project status reports addressing actual and forecast costs and schedules, production units, change of status, etc. to the Program Manager of the project. Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements. Analyze and make recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with CAPD, Amtrak and/or project objectives and guidelines. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Attend progress meetings and report on project status. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints. Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating. Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work. Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills. Strong Safety Focus. Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality Valid driver's license Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 3 years relevant experience required Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred. 6 years of relevant experience preferred. Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Work Environment: 5 days in the office. Office location: 1 Penn in NYC. Work nights or weekends at the need of the project. Salary Range: $78,600.00 – $101,844.00 Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts Requisition ID: 166779 Work Arrangement: 06 - On-site 5 days Amtrak