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Lead Project Controls Specialist Scheduling

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United States , New York

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Salary:

94300.00 - 122256.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Individual in this role will act as a Master Scheduler for the New York Division SOGR projects and programs managing the integrated master schedule comprised of the project schedule milestone. Individuals will develop and update project milestone schedules, dashboards, and performance reports to enable efficient and effective project delivery. This individual is responsible for using existing enterprise tools, systems, and work processes to drive effective planning and control across the portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as a Master Scheduler for the New York Division SOGR projects and programs managing the integrated master schedule
  • Develop and update project milestone schedules, dashboards, and performance reports
  • Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices
  • Perform project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s)
  • Work with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule and master risk register
  • Apply construction scheduling concepts to develop schedules for rail-specific work elements
  • Perform investigation to understand construction means and methods
  • Collect and compile project or portfolio performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Integrate external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities
  • Develop or apply reporting mechanisms, dashboards and presentations about project performance indicators
  • Develop or apply processes and tools to support resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning
  • Track potential changes, ensuring suitable assessments of schedule impacts are generated
  • Assist the Project Manager with maintenance and baseline reviews of project schedules
  • Assist the Project or Program Manager in evaluation and assessment of identified project risks
  • Monitor actuals and works with other peers to review forecasting against budgets
  • Support governance and project status review meetings
  • Support project or portfolio management team in the evaluation and impact assessment of identified project risks
  • Support the intake process of projects through developing and maintaining automated project evaluation tools and workflows
  • Partner closely with project planning and/or delivery teams to assess new and ongoing projects
  • Support the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan by producing new and updated Primavera P6 schedules
  • Perform review and analysis of contractor or third-party baseline and schedule updates
  • Prepare cost schedule analysis / status reports, claims analysis reports, and related presentations
  • Assure quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc deliverables
  • Manage project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools
  • Develop processes and templates to support project or portfolio schedule control mechanisms
  • Support efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools
  • Assist in development, preparation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures
  • Ensure integration of scheduling and cost engineering practices and methods
  • Train and mentors junior team members
  • Perform other related duties

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • PMP or PMI-SP in good standing
  • Valid Driver’s License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle
  • Understanding of principles and practices of construction contract administration, contracting methods and types
  • Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation
  • Expert knowledge of planning and scheduling tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices
  • Expert knowledge of advanced schedule forecasting and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations and time-impact analyses
  • Hands on experience achieving high proficiency with ground-up development, management, and analysis of complex cost-and-resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6
  • Demonstrated experience integrating schedules for large projects, programs or portfolios using Primavera P6
  • Experience with linear scheduling tools and methods
  • 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
  • Knowledge of project risk management principles, practices, standards, and methods
  • Ability to clearly organize and present project portfolio reports
  • Ability to research, analyze, evaluate performance gaps, and implement new business processes, tools, methods, and techniques
  • Experience with establishing standard practices and business processes pertaining to project control’s function
  • Ability to perform staff training
  • Ability to research, analyze, and apply contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations
  • Advanced Excel user skills
  • Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills
  • Skill in communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing across all levels
  • Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service

Nice to have:

  • Eight (8) years’ 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
  • Experience performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios
  • Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities)
  • Experience in preparation of linear schedules and TILOS software
  • Prior experience with Deltek Acumen
  • Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry, oil and gas, energy, or pharmaceutical industry
  • One or more of the following certifications / credentials: Oracle Primavera P6 certification, SP or RMP (PMI), PSP, CEP, EVP, or CCP (AACE), Chartered MRICS, EVMP, FAC-P/PM Level III, PRINCE2 - CCA, or CDT (CSI)
  • Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI
  • Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
  • Experience implementing project control software and tools
What we offer:
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Health savings accounts
  • Wellness programs
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401K retirement plan with employer match
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Back-up care
  • Adoption assistance
  • Surrogacy assistance
  • Reimbursement of education expenses
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
  • Rail pass privileges

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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