Construction Manager - Rail and Transit

Job Description

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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Construction Manage
r to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.
Program background
The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.
What You'll Be Doing:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a minimum of 15
years in the field to oversee the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) New
Jersey Surface Alignment (NJSA) package. The successful candidate will be
responsible for supervising all aspects of field operations, managing
multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality
standards, and maintaining project schedules and budgets on this major
infrastructure initiative.
Construction Oversight & Field Management:
Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor
oversight and coordination with project stakeholders.
Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), ensuring
compliance with safety protocols, thorough incident reporting, and
implementation of proactive risk mitigation measures.
Guarantee that all construction work meets technical specifications,
contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee special inspections, testing services, and comprehensive
quality assurance processes.
Manage site logistics, including utility coordination, maintenance,
cleaning, repairs, and compliance with building management
procedures.
Project Controls & Reporting
Oversee schedule management functions, including maintenance of
the Integrated Master Schedule, milestone tracking, and timely
completion of all construction phases.
Lead cost and budget management activities such as forecasting,
monitoring cash flow, and supporting requisition and invoicing
processes.
Prepare detailed project reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual
basis encompassing safety, quality, environmental, financial, and
milestone progress.
Maintain rigorous change control procedures for schedule and budget
baselines, ensuring proper versioning and historical documentation.
Team Leadership & Coordination
Supervise and mentor construction management personnel, including
Resident Engineers, field engineers, and Quality Inspectors.
Facilitate stakeholder communications, lead meetings, and ensure
effective documentation and reporting.
Collaborate with design, procurement, and technical teams to resolve
construction challenges, implement design modifications, and
integrate project packages.
Manage interface coordination across various project segments,
leading regular meetings and resolving any interface-related issues.
Compliance & Quality Management
Ensure strict compliance with NEPA, permitting requirements, and
other applicable environmental and regulatory standards.
Oversee execution of the Quality Management Plan (QMP), including
management of special inspection agencies and quality control
programs.
Risk & Change Management
Lead risk management initiatives, maintain risk registers, facilitate
analyses, and support contingency planning activities.
Provide technical assessments regarding changes to project scope,
schedule, and cost, and manage negotiation strategies and responses
to claims and change orders.
Stakeholder Engagement
Represent the Construction Management Team in meetings with
regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, and external partners.
Support government affairs, outreach programs, and communications
initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a
related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale
infrastructure or transportation construction projects.
Key Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and
complex field operations.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including
NEPA, permitting, and safety standards.
Advanced expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management,
and risk assessment.
Proven experience in quality assurance, special inspections, and
technical documentation.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) and
Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
The candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications
4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with adequate
course work in geotechnical engineering to demonstrate sufficient
knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil and rock
mechanics and testing, and construction methods (a Master's degree in
geotechnical engineering is preferred) or CMAA certification in
Construction Management
8 -12 years of related heavy civil work experience preferably in northern
New Jersey/NYC area
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification (a Professional Engineer
registration in State of New Jersey and/or ability to obtain PE
registration is preferred)
Familiarity with commercially available geotechnical programs for
design of deep and shallow foundations, support of excavation systems
and slope stability such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W,
Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis, Settle3D, etc.
Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications
Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT and Amtrak Standards
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing federally funded projects and public sector
construction initiatives.
Knowledge of asset management, testing protocols, QC/QA on a DB
contract, and best practices in field engineering
.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!
Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00
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!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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Minimum Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a minimum of 15 years in the field to oversee the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) New Jersey Surface Alignment (NJSA) package. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising all aspects of field operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and maintaining project schedules and budgets on this major infrastructure initiative.