Project Controls Mgr Penn Station Access - 90411148 - New York (New Rochelle)

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision from the Project or Portfolio Director, the Project Controls Manager (Schedule Management & Cost Control) applies Scheduling and progress measurement tools, systems and work processes to drive effective schedule monitoring and control, project progress measurement, and associated reporting. Individuals in this role will act as a Cost Controls Manager and develop related project dashboards, cost, and resource performance reports, and other related artifacts in close collaboration with Project Manager / Portfolio Director. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions.
• Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s) and ensures assigned scheduling and/or cost control staff do the same.
• Works with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule, master risk register, and spend forecast using standard tools.
• Supports project or portfolio management team in the evaluation and impact assessment of identified project risks and development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies. Ensures identified risks are documented and considered in schedule risk analysis.
• Collections ongoing progress or performance data such as installed quantities, labor, costs, and other measures from Engineering systems or from project management team as applicable.
• Integrates external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities as necessary to enable accurate performance reporting.
• Supports the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan in producing new and updated schedules while ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Provides subject matter expertise to senior management on construction and/or engineering schedule management, earned value management, tools and techniques, and best industry practices. Prepares and delivers related reports, or presentations.
• Manages project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
• Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as a scheduler using Primavera scheduling software to develop and maintain multi-discipline scheduling for large complex construction or engineering projects.
• Three (3) years of relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling or cost control.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle
• Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation in large and/or complex capital construction projects
• Expert knowledge of planning and scheduling tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices, including resource management, progress measurement, and earned value management for construction or engineering projects
• Expert knowledge of advanced schedule forecasting and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations and time-impact analyses
• Demonstrated experience integrating schedules for large projects, programs or portfolios using Primavera P6
• Experience in preparing written technical reports, presentations, or analyses
• Understanding of project financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis and monitoring capital project / program / portfolio funding and/or budget.
• Construction project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports.
• Ability to clearly organize and present project portfolio reports, and other related portfolio technical information
• Ability to research, analyze, and apply contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance at all levels within areas of responsibility
• Advanced Excel user skills
• Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Plus, 9+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios.
• Experience in preparation of linear schedules and TILOS software.
• Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI
• Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
• PMP or PMI-SP in good standing.
• One or more of the following certifications / credentials:

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Experience implementing project control software and tools
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens; Conduct Project Site Visit.
• May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Health and Wellbeing

• 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

Work and Family Life Support

• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Salary/Hourly Range

$113,200.00 – $146,664.00

Requisition ID

166623

Work Arrangement

06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%