Project Controls Mgr - 90298642 - Philadelphia

About the role

The Project Controls Manager working in the Capital Delivery (CAPD) central organization will work with Delivery Arms Project Teams in CAPD coaching and advising on Cost Engineering, Change Management and other project controls procedures and guidelines. The Project Controls Manager will apply Project Controls tools, data analytics, systems and work processes to ensure projects are compliant with Amtrak procedures, processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Advises and coaches on all aspects of Cost Engineering, Change Management and other project controls procedures, processes, guidelines, and utilization of Amtrak’s Project Management Information System to record required project status updates.
• Supports Project Teams in understanding the Change Management process including creating Project Change Request (PCR), utilizing Project Contingency, Change Control Board (CCB) and creating funding request/reprogramming. Reviewing quality of PCR to ensure all steps are documented and in adherence with Amtrak and CAPD standards.
• Works with the Director Project Control on the update, development, preparation, and maintenance of CAPD procedures and guidelines for cost control, cost engineering, contingency utilization, and earned value management, utilizing best practices, and requirements, and incorporating standards and techniques from recognized organizations such as AACE and PMI.
• Develops and/or utilizes reporting mechanisms (forecast, schedules, project risks, and other indicators) on project performance against plan, to ensure a cohesive picture of the project or portfolio performance.
• Advises and trains project teams and project controls practitioners on how to accurately complete the monthly forecast and other regular reporting. Reviews the accuracy of reports and provides feedback on issues or inconsistencies.
• Works with project teams to ensure timely completion of monthly Project Overall Status Reporting (POSR) and performs quality checks and audits on project data submitted.
• Supports the Fiscal Year Annual Operating Plan process and works with project teams reviewing timelines and requirements to ensure cost data integrity, and alignment of the projects Annual, 5-year plan and Life of Project financials.
• Advises and assists project teams on the use of project management systems and tools, Power BI dashboard, policies, procedures and guidelines and the SharePoint site.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or other scheduling system.
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management. Experience using PowerBI or Power Apps to create data applications.
• Experience implementing project control software and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with project cost controls and change management functions.
• Intermediate knowledge of other functions including scheduling, estimating, and quality control.

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.