Project Administrator, Project Controls Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This is a mid‑level professional Engineering/Project Management position within the Project Management Department supporting ARRC capital projects and administrative programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Engineering Division with the development of cost estimates for capital projects and programs. Provides oversight on project control elements related to scope, schedule, configuration, and budget, including schedule development, project documentation, configuration management, and progress reporting. Maintains and enforces the ARRC QA/QC program in compliance with Federal grantor expectations and ARRC project management procedures and guidelines. Interfaces with the Grants, Finance, Procurement and Accounting departments to develop and convey project information for grant administration. Assists the Engineering Division in project and program planning, including development of plans and projects for federal competitive grants, and helps manage the development of competitive grant proposals. Assists the Director of Project Management in the administration of ARRC Capital programs and overall planning and reporting of capital project progress. Develops and maintains cost information, guidelines and formats for use by the Engineering Division in generating cost estimates for ARRC planning. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed. Will be required to participate in Incident Command exercises and activities. Inspects and oversees project work to ensure safety, quality and cost effectiveness of ARRC employees and contractors; reconciles deficiencies with supervisory hierarchy for effective resolution. Monitors project costs, safety and results. TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the project design cycle, especially within the federal funding context, and extensive background in developing project estimates, budgets and schedules. Requires strong persuasive writing capabilities and strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal departments and external agencies. QUALIFICATIONS Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or a related technical field. Minimum 10 years of project management, construction management, estimating or related technical experience related to civil construction. Valid driver’s license. Strong writing, analytical and communication skills. Preferred: experience managing federally funded projects or programs. Preferred: experience in design and/or management of railroad projects. Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr