Principal Project Mgr - Environmental

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Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Job Summary Lead planning, execution, and delivery of highly complex, large-scale capital and environmental remediation construction projects with significant cost, schedule, operational, and stakeholder impact. Accountable for end-to-end project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and governing bodies. Provides project leadership, drives decision-making, and ensures successful project delivery in alignment with organizational objectives, governance requirements, and project management standards.Essential Functions Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget Monitor project progress, costs, and consultant/contractor performance; implement corrective actions as needed to address schedule, budget, or scope challenges Identify, assess, manage, and communicate project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation Develop and maintain project management documentation in accordance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices Prepare and deliver project reports, analyses, and presentations for senior leadership, executive governance committees, government agencies, and other key stakeholders Establish collaborative partnerships to support project scoping, financial planning, resource allocation, and achievement of project objectives Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience Plus 7 years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred Plus 9 years of relevant work experience Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices for planning, executing, and delivering complex capital and environmental remediation projects Experience managing environmental remediation, hazardous waste, civil earthwork, or environmental construction projects Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements Understanding of passenger railroad systems, including design, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, accident prevention, and emergency response Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards governing capital construction and environmental remediation projects Understanding of capital and operating budget development, project controls, cost management, forecasting, contract administration, and contract negotiations Experience managing consultants, contractors, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables on complex projects Proficiency with project controls, cost tracking, scheduling software, construction management systems, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite Understanding of Federal Railroad Administration requirements and coordination with public agencies, state and local governments, commuter railroads, freight railroads, and other stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor-management agreements Ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions in a dynamic environment Ability to mentor, influence, and support project team members and cross-functional partners to achieve project goals Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 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 Learn more about our benefits offerings here. Requisition ID:167213 Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 25% You power our progress through your performance. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.