Project Controls Specialist - 90410946 - New York

Project Controls Specialist - New York

Date: May 21, 2026 Location: New York, NY, US, 10001 Company: Amtrak 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

Utilize and enhance current enterprise tools, systems, and workflows to aid Project Management Practitioners in efficiently managing, controlling, and reporting on cost, schedule, and progress measurement for low complexity projects. Collaborate closely with the assigned Project Manager and team members to develop project schedules, cost performance reports, and risk registers while receiving supervision from a senior-level Controls Practitioner or PMO Director.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Project Manager and team to develop project schedule, risk register, and budget baseline using standard templates and tools within project parameters.
• Collect project performance data, including quantities, labor, progress measurements, and track potential changes to ensure visibility of cost and schedule change estimates for the client and project management, integrating them for performance reporting.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining project schedules and baseline reviews within approved parameters, while also assisting the Project or Program Manager in evaluating project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess project readiness and forecast budgets.
• Manage Controls data using approved systems with Amtrak Project Management methodology.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of project controls, including schedule management, reporting, and financial skills such as budget management and reporting. Effective oral and written communication skills across all levels. Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of financial, risk, and schedule performance data. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project), MS SharePoint, SAP, and BPC. Experienced in project controls management at a project level, including cost, scheduling, and estimating.

Salary

The salary/hourly range is $78,600.00 $101,844.00. 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.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support 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

166563 Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days