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Sr Construction Specialist

AMTRAK

Location:
United States

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

78600.00 - 101844.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Sr Construction Specialist play a crucial role in assisting, overseeing and/or managing construction projects from conception to completion. You will work closely with program and project managers, production managers, division leadership, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors and third parties to ensure projects are executed efficiently to satisfy scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements in accordance with contractual obligations.

Job Responsibility:

Support capital construction efforts by assisting in providing technical support to contractor, force account and supervision as well as helping to satisfy scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements on the project. Initiate action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work
At the director of the Capital Construction manager and in collaboration with the Sr Engineers, work with contractor, force account and supervision to ensure the project is executed in accordance to agreed upon scope, costs, and schedule
Evaluate, select, and apply standard construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using solid engineering judgment in making decisions
Communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors. apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines to various area of responsibility
Work with the Program/Project Manager, review potential change requests from the field and, if appropriate, prepares a potential change notice with appropriate justification for submission to PM
Assist and/or lead with coordinating and assuring adherence to Site Specific Safety Work Plans with Contractors and Amtrak Personnel
Coordinate applicable track and ET outages. Prepare outage plans
Interact with Amtrak personnel leadership for resource planning
Conduct project site visits to assess project feasibility, determine scope requirements and potential challenges
Coordinate the work of contractors to include engineers, technicians, and other personnel who help on specific project activities and assignments
Monitor and report on various production metrics/units to provide the required data to best meet the goals of the project
Maintain knowledgeable of requirements for applicable codes and standards on a project
Participate in the coordination of the completion of construction activities
Provide weekly updates (construction reports) to the project manager on the status of project, including any issues that occurred. Additionally, provide formal monthly project status reports addressing actual and forecast costs and schedules, production units, change of status, etc. to the Program Manager of the project
Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements
Analyze and make recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with CAPD, Amtrak and/or project objectives and guidelines
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Attend progress meetings and report on project status

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
3 years of prior relevant experience required
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints
Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating
Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work
Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills
Strong Safety Focus
Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Construction related experience
Railroad related industry experience
Experience working in outdoor conditions
Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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
and rail pass privileges

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Sr Construction Specialist

AMTRAK

Location:
United States

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

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