Director Construction Procurement - 90397056 - Philadelphia

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.

Work Arrangement: Onsite- This role can be based in Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Washington DC

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for the strategic planning, management of solicitations and contract management for Mega Projects, over $100 Million, in support of Amtrak’s Capital Delivery department. This includes pre-award, award, and post award phases of procurement including but not limited to, solicitation development, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, post-award contract administration, and primary supplier ownership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Directs/oversees senior managers, managers and lead contracting officials whose responsibility includes internal customer support in business case development, acquisition strategy, creation of appropriate solicitations, market analysis, cost/price analyses, terms and conditions negotiations, contract creation, award and administration, and post-award contract and supplier management.

• Lead and support projects utilizing Alternate Delivery methods, including:
  • Design-Build (DB)– integrating design and construction services under a single contract to streamline project delivery.
  • Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)– overseeing construction with a guaranteed maximum price, ensuring cost control and quality.
  • Progressive Design-Build (PDB) – fostering collaboration between owner and design-builder during early project phases to optimize outcomes.

• Provides guidance, direction, motivation and supports staff training to ensure timely, compliant, cost-effective and acquisitions and cost eliminating contract management. 
• Communicates and works closely with departmental peers and executives across functional areas, primarily to build procurement influence and set procurement policies and direction
• Leverages best practices and makes decisions based on the best interests of Amtrak
• Proactively engages all of the relevant internal parties in cross-functional activities to achieve shared goals and metrics to achieve success
• Effectively creates and uses written material, oral presentations and verbal interchange, and be at ease working with business leaders and executive staff
• Regularly reports out progress and significant developments to senior management
• Interfaces directly with end-users, suppliers, Amtrak senior leadership, attorneys and government agencies as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or strong equivalent business experience in procurement and contract administration
• Experience with procurement and contract administration experience
• Prior satisfactory job performance
• Ability to develop and implement high-dollar complex contracts while providing guidance and direction as a multifunctional team leader
• Ability to provide guidance to executive end users and staff in the development of strategic plans for the acquisition of large scale mega construction projects.
• Ability to promote effectively the integration of corporate-wide and departmental strategies and operating objectives and be able to develop and implement comprehensive acquisition plans consistent with corporate programs and objectives
• Ability to establish appropriate methods and procedures to effect efficient and accurate control of procurement commitments and schedules including cost reduction programs to accomplish system-wide savings
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the field of procurement, contract administration, management, ERP systems including SAP, and knowledge of procurement software such as Ariba.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide subordinates with guidance, direction, motivation and training to ensure cost-effective acquisitions, good negotiating strategies, value-analysis techniques, in-depth market research of market trends, and new purchasing and negotiation techniques
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities
• Ability to travel via a variety of transportation modes and to work irregular hours
• Embraces learning new tasks, both complex and simple, to maintain effectiveness in this position


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters’ Degree in business or purchasing/procurement

• 10+ years procurement and contract administration experience 
• Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management
• Senior level commodity and market expertise and supplier management skills
• Extensive project management experience
• Proven record of accomplishment of improving business processes and delivering measurable results

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000 - $211,140. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 here.

Requisition ID: 165000

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..