Sr Principal Project Mgr

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Under the direction of the AVP – Tunnels and Track, the Senior Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing the design, construction procurement, agreements, and construction related to:
Harrison/4th Track Project, which exceeds $100M in total project costs, and is embedded within the larger Gateway Program. Individuals in this role use advanced knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with some indirect supervision from the AVP – Tunnels and Track. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, and external stakeholders.

• 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 and long term planning activities.
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.
• Establish appropriate project governance structures and processes by engaging executive sponsor and key stakeholders.
• 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.
• Builds and maintains external relationships to provide effective communication of capital program status and accomplished goals and objectives.
• Develop and administer budget of assigned projects;
  Approval of forecasted funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies;
  Approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate.
• Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers as well as internal customers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management.
• Leads coordination with PATH during design, procurement, and construction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in project management with emphasis on large scale project implementation in the passenger railroad field or 10+ years of railroad experience in a management role or a combination of the two.
• Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups of individuals.
• Experience working with government agencies and…