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Principal Project Mgr Vertical Construction- 90364151 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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.
Job Summary
Under the direction and mentorship of the Project Dir, the Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing large capital projects or supporting high complex capital projects (ranging from $20M-$250M), related to railyard and facility upgrades and modifications.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs and budget allowances and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships.
- Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintain, adjusts and update project plans, as needed; consolidate and communicates risks affecting the project, and ensures the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
- Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations.
- Identify, document and lead evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies. Ensure appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change and governance decision processes.
- Works with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities.
- Provides financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and government regulators. Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monito mitigation plans.
- Build and maintain external relationships to provide effective communication of capital program status and accomplished goals and objectives.
- Develops and administers of the budget for assigned projects; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 7+ years of experience in project management with emphasis on medium to large scale project implementation.
- Demonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.
- Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 7 years of prior relevant experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer’s (PE) License or Licensed Architect
- 9+ years of relevant experience
- Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Enviromental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Position works 4 days in office with 1 day remote.
- Work location, 1801 Market Street
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The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. 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.
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Requisition ID:167589
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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.
Principal Project Mgr Vertical Construction- 90364151 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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.
Job Summary
Under the direction and mentorship of the Project Dir, the Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing large capital projects or supporting high complex capital projects (ranging from $20M-$250M), related to railyard and facility upgrades and modifications.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational needs and budget allowances and oversees bid negotiations and consultant relationships.
- Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintain, adjusts and update project plans, as needed; consolidate and communicates risks affecting the project, and ensures the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
- Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations.
- Identify, document and lead evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies. Ensure appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change and governance decision processes.
- Works with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities.
- Provides financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and government regulators. Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monito mitigation plans.
- Build and maintain external relationships to provide effective communication of capital program status and accomplished goals and objectives.
- Develops and administers of the budget for assigned projects; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 7+ years of experience in project management with emphasis on medium to large scale project implementation.
- Demonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight constraints.
- Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 7 years of prior relevant experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer’s (PE) License or Licensed Architect
- 9+ years of relevant experience
- Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Enviromental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Position works 4 days in office with 1 day remote.
- Work location, 1801 Market Street
#LI-LA1
The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. 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.
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Requisition ID:167589
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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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Who's Hiring
- XYZ Reality10
- Republic Services7
- McKinstry6
- Gordian5
- Travelers5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction account manager jobs.
- Three or more years of account management or outside sales experience in construction or building materials
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of contractor, owner, or developer accounts
- Proficiency with CRM platforms to track pipeline, contacts, and project milestones
- Working knowledge of construction project phases, bid processes, and contract documentation
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between field teams, estimators, and clients
- Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Construction Account Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project cycles
Construction account managers are evaluated on revenue retention and upsell performance across project timelines. Quantify your contributions by contract value and renewal rate rather than generic sales figures, so hiring managers can map your numbers to their typical project size.
Highlight estimating and bid familiarity
Many construction account manager postings require working knowledge of bid documents, change orders, and scope negotiations. If you've collaborated with estimators or reviewed RFPs, call that out explicitly on your resume because it separates you from candidates with only commercial sales backgrounds.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction account manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by vertical before applying
Construction account management differs significantly across commercial, residential, and industrial segments. Target your search by vertical because a background in commercial interiors rarely maps cleanly onto heavy civil or utility infrastructure roles, and misaligned applications get screened out fast.
Prepare relationship history stories for interviews
Interviewers for construction account manager roles consistently probe how you manage long-term contractor and owner relationships through project delays or disputes. Have two or three specific stories ready that show how you kept an account intact when a project hit a serious problem.
Negotiate against total compensation, not base alone
Construction account manager offers frequently include commissions tied to project close rates, renewal bonuses, and vehicle or fuel allowances. Before accepting or countering, map out the full variable structure so you're negotiating the ceiling of your compensation, not just the floor.
Construction Account Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction account managers?
XYZ Reality, Republic Services, and McKinstry are hiring the most construction account managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large regional contractors, national building materials distributors, and specialty trade service companies.
How many construction account manager jobs are remote?
About 76% of construction account manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most sales roles because the job often requires on-site client visits and project walkthroughs. Inside sales support functions and national account roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility within the category.
How do you become a construction account manager?
Start by building experience in construction operations, estimating, or field coordination so you understand how projects run. Move into a sales or customer-facing role within a contractor, distributor, or subcontractor organization. Develop fluency with CRM tools and bid documentation, then pursue account manager roles by demonstrating retention results and revenue growth on your existing book of business.
Can you get hired as a construction account manager with little experience?
Yes, some companies hire candidates with limited direct experience if they have a strong background in adjacent areas like construction operations, estimating, or project coordination. Framing field experience as client-facing relationship work, and showing you understand project timelines and contractor pain points, can offset a thinner formal sales history when targeting smaller regional firms or entry-level account roles.
What does the construction account manager interview process look like?
Most processes run two to three rounds. The first is typically a screening call focused on your construction background and account management history. A second round often involves a panel with a sales director or regional manager and covers your approach to prospecting, handling disputes, and growing existing accounts. Some employers add a final round with a territory or business plan presentation.
Where can I find and apply to construction account manager jobs?
You can find and apply to construction account manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The postings are updated regularly, so check back often if you don't find the right fit immediately.
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