Permitting Compliance Manager - Rail and Transit

Parsons•Newark, NY

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Permitting Compliance 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.

Requirements

Experience with USACE permits
Experience with NJDEP and/or NYSDEC permits
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, environmental science or construction-related field, or equivalent work experience, as well as 10+ years of experience in field of permitting is desired.

Nice To Haves

Experience in permitting of Rail and Transit projects in the NJ and NYC area.
Tunnel experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversees (1) implementation, (2) monitoring, and (3) assessment of the effectiveness of the mitigation measures/commitments identified in the Hudson Tunnel Program Permits issued by United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Implement and maintain the Permitting Commitment Tracking Program.
Compile data and report on Permitting implementation/compliance on a regular basis.
During the Design and Construction phases, ensure compliance with Permitting conditions.
Collaborate with the GDC Chief Technical Officer (CTO)_ Office and Special Executing Partners (SEPs) to identify permitting impacts of project changes and the need for a permit modifications or new permit applications.
Lead/manage the development and coordination of Permit Applications and Permit Modifications.
Manage and direct the work of a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts conducting field work, studies, and technical analysis for impact assessment.
Serve as a water and wetlands expert.
Participate in meetings with regulatory agencies