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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring a highly driven, talented and successful Principal Project Manager, to lead Rail/Transit Systems projects in the Northeast, and potentially other areas in the US, and help grow our business and team. We are looking for a strong leader to join our team; one who inspires loyalty and commitment and understands how to design and deliver leading edge Rail/Transit projects.

This position will report to the VP of the Strategic Projects, and requires a solid track record of leading engineers/designers and managing similar projects (traditional and design/build). You can be based in your home office or a Parsons office in NY, or NJ, and you will play a key role in pursuing and executing projects, managing teams, business development activities and be the primary interface to the client. The successful candidate will be an effective “seller/doer” who balances business development and project management responsibilities and office management for the team. Travel to Client or project site locations may be needed periodically.

If you are passionate about integrating rail/transit systems, collaborating with technology subcontractors and installers and want to work for a company that fosters collaboration, then you will feel right at home here. We work at being a technical, innovative community that’s open for everyone to participate and make an impact. In our team-based culture, we look for leaders who can inspire their team to work well together, respect differing opinions, listen actively, and express their own ideas. We welcome diversity and look forward to including people of all backgrounds into our stimulating collaborative process for personal and professional growth.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies, transit authorities and in public meetings in support of corporate and project goals.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes recurring meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, other discipline leads, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of Engineering and Project/Program Management experience in the Rail/Transit market.
• Experience designing and executing projects for Rail/Transit train control systems, Signaling systems, Rolling Stock, & Traction power systems preferred.
• BS in Engineering is required. MBA/Masters degree preferred.
• Proven track record managing regional clients in the NY/NJ/PA area is required.

Organizations win or lose based on customers’ experiences. Join a winner!

We aim for more than customers — we want loyal advocates. We throw ourselves into achieving that goal by giving people more than they expect. We’re a driven bunch, but we love doing it, and our customers can tell that we do. If your managerial style inspires, our environment will inspire you. Our diverse staff is empowered to shape their futures in a welcoming environment filled with opportunity.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$136,200.00 - $245,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!