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Sr Mgr Capital Construction

Amtrak · National Railroad Passenger Corporation · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

⏳ Closes Nov 22, 2026
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A job with Amtrak in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Applications close on Nov 22, 2026 — 20 days left.

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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 Amtrak’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station – Philadelphia (PHL) (WHG30SS) is Amtrak’s 3rd busiest, serving over 8 million passengers per year. The station is over 90 years old, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and an important gateway to the Philadelphia region for Amtrak, Septa and NJ Transit. Amtrak is currently executing a comprehensive station redevelopment project focusing on state of good repair, retail space enhancement, historic preservation, and station operation space improvements. This project is being delivered through a Public Private Partnership (P3) managed by Amtrak Capital Project Delivery staff. Under the direction of the Director, Program – Philadelphia Station, the successful candidate will execute all aspects of construction project management for the Redevelopment Project and will work to align plans and strategy for other WHG30SS projects. The position requires coordination across a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders and contracted resources. The Senior Manager Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods and coordinates the in-house construction efforts of the program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained facilities and right-of-way.Essential Functions Coordinates Amtrak resources and has overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, integration, execution and tracking of Redevelopment Project construction, including schedule, technical, and / or engineering management requirements. Responsible for all construction management functions including resource planning, scheduling, resource integration, outage planning and protection implementation, continuous operations, cost control, reports and closeout with respect to the Redevelopment Project. Manages the development, review, approval, and implementation of all PHL SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain P3 construction contractor and project schedule Manages Amtrak internal and owner’s representative contractor resources to ensure safe and efficient project delivery Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships and provides guidance, direction and support to subordinates and cross-functional teams to ensure the effective utilization of Amtrak resources such that all financial and schedule aspects of assigned projects are properly managed and controlled Develops and implements technical standards, policies, and procedures relating to the P3 contractor-managed Redevelopment Project. Coordinates Amtrak capital construction logistics and impacts with facility operations and maintenance. Helps develop scope, schedules, estimates, and cost-control measures for both short- and long-term resource planning. Ensures efficient utilization of force account and railroad worker protection labor and procedures in keeping with Amtrak policies towards facilitating project work. Builds and maintains communication pathways with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish objectives Other duties as assigned 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 prior relevant experience required Preferred Qualifications 11+ years of relevant experience preferred Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance Experience with ARROW Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance Knowledge of Union Workforce and labor contracts Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Prior satisfactory job performance required Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant facility construction experience sufficient to plan and direct activities (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures for a project / building comparable to WHG30SS) Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience Demonstrated planning, scheduling, budget, and finance / cost control experience Knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and standards sufficient to ensure compliance, with a specific focus on safety rules and regulations Demonstrated skill using PC software including file sharing, database, word processing, and spreadsheet software (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budgets Extensive experience in infrastructure improvement planning Demonstrated experience understanding, interpreting, and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contract principles, and labor / management agreements. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and balance time constraints and competing priorities Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Work Enviroment The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. 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:167231 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. #LI-CD1

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