Project Director Job at AMTRAK (New York)

Project Director

AMTRAK

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

163000.00 - 211140.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Plan and direct project work across all dimensions, accountable for project outcomes. Individual in this role use advance knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities. This role will be responsible for managing a substantial number of direct reports or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, and external stakeholders. Project Risk: Project / Portfolio (Approx. High/Mega approx. $500M/5yr+ Program)

Job Responsibility:

Plan and direct project work across all dimensions, accountable for project outcomes
Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational and stakeholders needs
Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress
Maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed
Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders
Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations
Identify, document and leads the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts
Ensure appropriate packet of relevant information to support appropriate project change and change control request decision processes
Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities
Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans
Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions
Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations
Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers
Attends and participates in professional group meetings
stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
13+ years of relevant experience preferred
11 years of prior relevant experience required
Senior level complex bridge and/or heavy civil project (>$100 M) management experience with strong focus on collaboration, team building, and driving on-time and on-budget project completion
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Desire to team build and mentor junior level project management staff and matrixed team members
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Mastery level program management practitioner with strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
Mastery knowledge of competitive procurement processes and regulations
Highly motivated and self-directed
Mastery with independent judgment and make solid business decisions within scope of the program
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Must have work authorization in the United States

Nice to have:

Graduate degree
Public/private partnership or joint venture experience
Infrastructure construction program management
Experience managing mega programs (>$500M) in the transportation industry environment
PMP Certification in good standing

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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