AVP Major Programs Bridges - 90338085 - DC/PHL/NY

About the role

This position leads the delivery of a $12b program of capital bridge projects, focusing on design and construction of bridge rehabilitation and/or replacement projects as part of Amtrak’s New Era of Rail (Amtrak's New Era of Rail). These programs include large-scale and long-lived, complex, and cross-departmental infrastructure, with significant impact to the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Execute $5-$12 billion large-scale program.
• Responsible for development and assignment of people and resources to project teams to ensure projects execute as planned – safely, delivering high quality assets, on time and on budget.
• Responsible for all aspects of delivering projects once they are approved and funded, generally from 10% design through commissioning.
• Support early project development work by other departments to enable successful project approval and funding for the projects not funded in the next five years.
• Cordination and collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, state partners, Congress and other stakeholders, as necessary to support effective project delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. PLUS 15 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert level experience in major construction project management, engineering and/or construction for heavy civil projects (bridges, tunnels, track, etc.). Deep understanding of construction industry/market, effective contract management and how to drive progress and project performance.
• Deep technical expertise in program areas design and construction, including experience resolving complex technical challenges.
• Experience working in multiple project delivery models (DBB, DB, CMAR, Delivery Partner) and variety of project sizes.
• Strong Leadership skills, with proven ability to build teams, lead technically and/or politically challenging projects. Expert ability to properly structure and resource projects and programs to ensure safe, effective execution.
• Master of collaboration, team building, and strategic alignment across all levels of both internal and external organizations and with track record of successful and diplomatic coordination across myriad stakeholders with competing objectives. Ability to partner with multiple stakeholders and project partners while ensuring Amtrak’s strategic interests are achieved and cost, schedule and scope outcomes are achieved.
• Executive level oral and written communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholder groups. Ability to organize and present executive, board and congressional level reports, proposals, and other related information.
• Executive Level Proficiency in Project Management core competencies: (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, integration, resource management, prioritization, continuous improvement, and communications).

Qualifications

• Master’s in business, Law or Construction Management
• PMP Certification
• Experience with capital delivery within railroad operating environment preferred.
• Experience as a Contractor with responsibility for field safety and quality.

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

Note: Any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.