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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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Over 37 million people pass through Washington Union Station (WUS) each year, making it one of the busiest intermodal transportation centers in North America. Amtrak and its partners are undertaking a comprehensive improvement initiative comprised of multiple projects to increase capacity, enhance safety/security and improve railroad infrastructure at WUS.Under the direction of the Director Portfolio Management, WUS, the Architectural Project Manage/Design Manager will function as the design executive and subject matter expert for Amtrak's WUS portfolio. The incumbent shall have a thorough and demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Building Systems.This position requires the ability to work independently from inception through completion, collaborate with stakeholders and project partners, build consensus, identify, manage, and control change, as well as support the development and procurement of contract documents, fit-for-purpose construction documents, and audit work for quality assurance. The role requires continual monitoring and progressing of multiple projects in parallel from the design phase through construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee and provide direction of the design progress from concept through delivery on multiple projects in parallel. Ensure compliance with Amtrak standards and guidelines and all applicable federal/state/regional regulatory agencies requirements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including customer service, operations, planning, real estate, engineering, transportation, local and state agencies, FRA, FTA and other partners as required) to determine project needs and priorities.
• Manage and monitor the internal stakeholder review process. Manage expectations of competing stakeholders in a matrix organization. Ensure alignment with project scope and limitations.
• Performs reviews of contractors', GECs' and internal schedules for proper logic, impact on service and available resources and departmental goals and objectives.
• Analyze and review change orders, prepare cost estimates, prepare backup justification for submission to Procurement/ Contracts or for negotiations with contractor and/or GEC.
• Process Requests for Information (RFI) and other design related project requests. Develop, issue, and electronically file project and record documents, submittals.
• Performs technical reviews of construction submittals to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Reviews GEC, contractor and vendor invoices for approval. Processes same ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Evaluate value engineering proposals.
• Develop and evaluate solicitation documents including BODs, RFQs and RFPs in support of the New York Penn Portfolio. These solicitations may include Design Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB); Design-Bid-Build (DBB); Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR); and Public-Private Partnership (P3) forms of project design, build, delivery and operations.
• Support construction administration activities. Develop punch lists and oversee delivery of satisfactory project closeout documentation such as warranties, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.
• Provide regular status reports and present progress to senior leadership.
• Develop station and back of house design standards collaborating with other Amtrak stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and delegate experience-appropriate tasks to direct and indirect reports.
• Prioritize safety and security, sustainability, resiliency and customer experience.
• Identify, document, and implement Amtrak's requirements into projects. Mitigate disagreement through research, partnering and consensus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience andexpertise in delivering solutions which integrate the most up-to-date codes and standards in the District of Columbia.
• Candidates shall have experience on all phases of multiple discipline projects and various contracting strategies including DBB, DB, PDB and CMAR. Experience managing diverse and geographically dispersed groups of individuals
• Experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
• Must have work authorization in the United States.
• Expansive knowledge of building codes.
• Proficiency with the facilities design and delivery process from inception through closeout with an emphasis on contractual agreements, design solutions, construction documents, and leading projects successfully through the delivery process.
• Capable of building rapport through the utilization of graphic, verbal, written, and other forms of communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Primavera or Microsoft Project as well as the ability to be trained and become familiar with Amtrak's requirements, systems, and software.
• Understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on corporation and operations
• Motivate and support people across the organization to work collectively as a cohesive whole to produce superior results
• Conduct meetings and interviews, interpersonal communications, time management, conflict resolution
• Communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form, including ability to articulate complex issues and interact with outside stakeholders as well as all levels of Amtrak
• Effectively work diplomatically across teams with varying objectives. Network with internal and external stakeholders and leverage relationships to resolve complex project issues
• Understand, interpret and apply applicable laws, rules regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts and labor/management agreements.
• Facilitate and encourage objective analyses of alternative points of view to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of various business options in order to reach an informed decision
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years ofprofessional experience andexpertise in delivering solutions which integrate the most up-to-date codes and standards in the District of Columbia.
• Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B.Arch), or Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.Sci or similar) degree with 10 years history as a licensed architect or engineer.
• Licensed Architect / Professional Engineer within the District of Columbia
• Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Understanding of railroad business functions, operations, and design and construction processes.
• Previous railroad projects including stations, facilities, and properties.
• Knowledge of facilities and building systems

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary range is$113,200-$146,664.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:158568Posting Location(s):District of ColumbiaJob Family/Function:EngineeringRelocation Offered:NoTravel Requirements:Up to 25%Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job - we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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 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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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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