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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Lead Project Controls Specialist (Schedule Mgmt & Control) is responsible for developing, using, and improving existing enterprise tools, systems and workprocesses to assist Project Management Practitioners in effective management control and reporting on schedule and progress measurement for a moderate complexity project. Individuals in this role may develop project dashboards, schedules, cost performance reports and risk registers in close collaboration with assigned ProjectManager and other team members. Lead Project Control Specialists work under moderate supervision of a senior level Controls Practitioner or PMO Director and may matrix into a project or program team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, or project-specific requirements in the delivery of project control functions.
Performs project controls tasks in close coordination with project management team(s)
Works with Project or Portfolio management and Project Controls teams to develop integrated master schedule, master risk register, and spend forecast using Primavera P6.
Applies construction scheduling concepts, practices, methodologies, and/or procedures as well as discipline-specific concepts to develop schedules for rail-specific work elements (e.g., electric traction, signals, structures, track) or general construction work elements.
Performs investigation, including but not limited to visits to the field, and interviews of delivery staff (e.g., engineers, superintendents, construction managers), to understand construction means and methods in order to develop schedules with proper logic ties, sequencing, resourcing, and work calendars.
Collects and compiles project or portfolio performance indicators (KPIs) such as installed quantities, expended labor and other progress measurement data, and trends using reports, charts, tables, dashboards, or other artifacts assessing project or portfolio performance to support management decisions
Integrates external cost and schedule data including information from vendors, contractors, and external entities to ensure accurate performance reporting.
Develops or applies reporting mechanisms, dashboards and presentations about project performance indicators and feed this data to ensure a cohesive picture of projects contribution to the program and/or portfolio
Develops or applies processes and tools to support resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions
Tracks potential changes, ensuring suitable assessments of cost and schedule impacts are generated and given visibility with the client and project management.
Assist the Project Manager with maintenance and baseline reviews of project schedules in accordance with approved project parameters
Assist the Project or Program Manager in evaluation and assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with the applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies
Monitors actuals and works with other peers to review forecasting against budgets
Supports governance and project status review meetings
Supports project or portfolio management team in the evaluation and impact assessment of identified project risks and development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies. Ensures identified risks are documented and considered in schedule risk analysis.
Supports the intake process of projects through developing and maintaining automated project evaluation tools and workflows
Partners closely with project planning and/or delivery teams to assess new and ongoing projects to determine readiness for governance stage gates
Supports the development of the Engineering Capital Construction yearly plan by producing new and updated Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring schedule and cost data integrity and consistency, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines.
Performs review and analysis of contractor or third-party baseline and schedule updates, including constructability, risk analysis, critical path analysis, qualitative or quantitative schedule quality assessments, and/or delay and Time Impact Analysis as required. Extends the analysis to the integrated project/program/portfolio schedule as applicable.
Prepares cost schedule analysis / status reports, claims analysis reports, and related presentations.
Assures quality and timeliness of recurring and ad-hoc deliverables, including but not limited to estimates, schedules, forecasts, reports, analyses, and source data.
Manages project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6.
Develops processes and templates to support project or portfolio schedule control mechanisms in alignment with department objectives and enterprise standards.
Supports efforts to develop and implement initiatives for improvement of business processes and tools, in coordination with other offices or departments.
Assists in development, preparation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures on schedule control, schedule risk management, resource management, and earned value management, incorporating current best practices used in the construction and transportation industries.
Ensures integration of scheduling and cost engineering practices and methods, and supports development of cost engineering policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
Trains and mentors junior team members with schedule management and project controls responsibilities on schedule management policies, procedures, tools, techniques, and best practices.
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Science, or a related field. Required education may be substituted for additional relevant experience in excess of the minimum requirements outlined below, on a two-for-one year basis.
Required specialized experience in area of assignment:
Eight (8) years experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects.
Five (5) years direct hands-on experience as a scheduler using Primavera scheduling software to develop and maintain multi-discipline scheduling for large complex construction or engineering projects.
PMP or PMI-SP in good standing. PMP certification can also be obtained with 1 (one) year of starting employment if the incumbent does not already possess such certification.
Valid Drivers License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.
Must have authorization to work in the United States.
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management through all phases of the construction project lifecycle
Understanding of principles and practices of construction contract administration, contracting methods and types; standard conditions of construction and engineering contracts (AIA, EJCDC).
Familiarity with business processes, techniques, and procedures related to project cost engineering / cost management and cost estimation in large and/or complex capital construction projects
Expert knowledge of planning and scheduling tools, methods, techniques, standards, and best practices, including resource management, progress measurement, and earned value management for construction or engineering projects
Expert knowledge of advanced schedule forecasting and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations and time-impact analyses
Hands on experience achieving high proficiency with ground-up development, management, and analysis of complex cost-and-resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6, to include verifiable experience performing schedule risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo), time impact analysis, critical path analysis, resource leveling, and related qualitative and quantitative schedule evaluations.
Demonstrated experience integrating schedules for large projects, programs or portfolios using Primavera P6
Experience with linear scheduling tools and methods
Experience in preparing written technical reports, presentations, or analyses
Understanding of project financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis and monitoring capital project / program / portfolio funding and/or budget.
Construction project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports.
Knowledge of project risk management principles, practices, standards, and methods
Ability to clearly organize and present project portfolio reports, and other related portfolio technical information
Ability to research, analyze, evaluate performance gaps, and implement new business processes, tools, methods, and techniques to improve performance or output.
Experience with establishing standard practices and business processes pertaining to project controls function, including drafting, or updating of technical specifications, procedures, or policies
Ability to perform staff training on the job or by preparation and delivery of group instructional sessions
Ability to research, analyze, and apply contracts, agreements, policies, laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance at all levels within areas of responsibility
Advanced Excel user skills
Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills
Skill in communicating complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing across all levels
Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Experience performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios.
Experience in preparation of linear schedules and TILOS software.
Prior experience with Deltek Acumen.
Capital construction controls experience in the rail industry, oil and gas, energy, or pharmaceutical industry.
One or more of the following certifications / credentials:
Oracle Primavera P6 certification
SP or RMP (PMI)
PSP, CEP, EVP, or CCP (AACE)
Chartered MRICS
EVMP
FAC-P/PM Level III
PRINCE2
CCA, or CDT (CSI)
Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization tools like PowerBI
Understanding of database management and data operations (e.g., SQL)
Experience implementing project control software and tools
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requisition ID:115121
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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POSTING NOTES: Engineering|| Engineering & Mechanical
