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Sr Mgr Capital Construction - 90399039 - New York
Date: Oct 15, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10119
Company: Amtrak
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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.
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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
The Senior Manager of Capital Construction provides senior leadership and guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project delivery methods. The Sr. Manager for the Dock Bridge program is responsible for delivering the complex bridge rehabilitation project on one of the Northeast Corridor's most critical movable structures. This role oversees construction, planning, execution, and commissioning while ensuring uninterrupted rail service for Amtrak, NJ Transit, and Path. The Sr. manager capital construction manages contractors, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and drives safety, quality, and schedule adherence across all phases of the program. In addition, the incumbent coordinates all in-house construction efforts of the entire Dock program, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction assets.
Essential Functions

• Directs Engineering Department resources and has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, Integration, execution and tracking of Dock Bridge project, including technical or engineering management requirements for the project.
• Responsible for all project management functions including design review Schedule and resource management, construction implementation, cost control, reports and closeout of the project.
• Responsible to coordinate all contractor & force account work activities to minimize any schedule delays.
• 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
• Responsible for the implementation of technical standards, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for the development, planning, budgeting, coordination and scheduling of resources required to execute Dock Bridge rehabilitation project.
• Ensures effective utilization of Amtrak Program Management staff and force account labor
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal/external customers to accomplish objectives and provide effective communication
• Thoroughly understanding of SSSWP Requirements and SSSWP approval process to ensure timely approval to maintain construction contractor and project schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior satisfactory job performance required
• Must have extensive railroad industry experience or relevant experience (e.g./ construction and field production methods, operations and procedures) sufficient to plan and direct activities
• 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
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel) sufficient to prepare correspondence and manage budget
• Extensive experience in infrastructure improvement planning
• Experience managing employees; strong ability to mentor other employees
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive construction project management and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Amtrak policies, NORAC operating rules, RWP, AMT2, and MW1000 sufficient to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of applicable labor agreements sufficient to ensure compliance
• Strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions
• Extensive experience in railroad maintenance and construction
• Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9-12 years of relevant experience
• Experience Managing large complex capital projects and programs with construction values exceeding $100M.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9-12 years of relevant experience required

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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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. Learn more about our benefits offerings
Requisition ID:165323
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days 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.
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