Director Stations Design - Amtrak (NYC, NY)
Date: Jan 28, 2026
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10001
Company: Amtrak
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Job Summary
Amtrak is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation effort to transform New York Penn Station through a multibillion-dollar public-private partnership with the support of USDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration. The Director Program Management will report to the Senior Program Director and be responsible for overseeing, directing and implementing key program management activities.
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, NYPennT, this candidate will function as the design executive and subject matter expert for the NYPennT program. Oversee design 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. Provide continual monitoring and progressing of multiple packages in parallel from the design phase through construction.
This role includes working in partnership with multiple Amtrak departments to ensure successful coordinated execution of the NYPennT program.
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Essential Functions
Manage a staff of architects, engineers and interns responsible for the development and execution of the NYPennT program
Oversee the management and control of the design process by establishing a collaborative partnership between the core project team and project stakeholders in other departments at Amtrak
Collaborate with station stakeholders to establish standards and assessment processes
Oversee and provide direction of the design progress from concept through delivery while ensuring 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 as well as expectations of competing stakeholders in a matrix organization. Ensure alignment with project scope and limitations
Perform reviews of contractors’, GECs’ and internal schedules for proper logic, impact on service and available resources and departmental goals and objectives
Perform technical reviews of construction submittals to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements
Evaluate value engineering proposals
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of New York
15+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 20 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expertise in delivering solutions which integrate the most up-to-date codes and standards in the City and State of New York
Knowledge of all phases of multiple discipline projects and various contracting strategies including DBB, DB, PDB, and CMAR
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 communicatio
Aptitude 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
The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 – $211,140.00. 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 here.
Requisition ID:165740
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%
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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.
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