Project Administrator, Project Controls Manager (Alaska Railroad)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-046
Department: Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 12:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: RR - Non Represented
Range: NR09/NR10


Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This is a mid-level professional Engineering/Project Management position within the Project Management Department in support of 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 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 as needed to develop and relate project information for their use in the administration of grants.


Assists the Engineering Division in project and program planning, including the development of plans and projects for federal competitive grants. Assists and/or manages the development of competitive grant proposals.

Assists the Engineering Division in the overall planning and reporting of capital project progress. Assists the Director of Project Management in the administration of ARRC Capital programs.

Develops and maintains cost information, guidelines, and formats for use by the Engineering Division in the generation of 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.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the project design cycle, especially within the federal funding context. Understands and has experience with the development, management, and execution of quality programs. The candidate must have an extensive background in the development of project estimates, budgets, and schedules. Strong persuasive writing capabilities are a requirement. Strong interpersonal skills required for working with other departments within ARRC, and agencies outside ARRC, are required.

FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact

Develops and maintains processes and controls for quality assurance and control. Develops costs estimating processes and assists others in the development of cost estimates and schedules as required. Works with technical and financial teams in the reporting of project progress. Assists in the application for federal grants by coordinating technical aspects of project proposals and assists in the writing or development of grant proposals as required.

FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control

This position will not have direct supervisor responsibility within ARRC. However, it will inspect and oversee project work to ensure the safety, quality, and cost effectiveness of ARRC employees, and contractors performing work on assigned projects. When deficiencies are encountered, the position reconciles with the supervisory hierarchy for effective resolution. The position is responsible for monitoring project costs, safety, and results.


FACTOR 4: Communication

Effective and succinct written and verbal communication skills are required for working within the Engineering Division, ARRC and with outside partners where required.

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions

Working conditions include both corporate office and field environments. The position requires outdoor activity - walking on uneven ground, occasional climbing on structures and mild physical exertion during all seasonal conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements

Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related technical field is required.

Work Experience

Requires at least 10 years of project management, construction management, estimating, or other relative technical experience related to civil construction.


Certification/License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing federally funded projects or programs is preferred


Some experience in design and/or management of railroad projects is preferred.
Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME . If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
IF you are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history . The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online:

Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
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Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.


Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.

Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.

401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.


457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.


Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.

The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.

The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays


Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:


Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours


Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours


Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.


11 Paid holidays


For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to
01


Do you have an Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related technical field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least 10 years of project management, construction management, estimating, or other relative technical experience related to civil construction?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have experience managing federally funded projects or programs?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have Some experience in design and/or management of railroad projects?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid driver's license?ANDDoes your current three-year driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you able to perform this position's duties with, or without, reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question