Principal Resident Engineer - Rail and Transit

Parsons•Ny, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Principal Resident Engineer to oversee construction activities and coordination at an exciting transportation facility. This role involves identifying and addressing deficiencies to meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and facility specifications. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies. The Resident Engineer will also serve as a Commercial Manager for a General Engineering Consultant team, assigned to an ongoing construction and maintenance contract at a major transportation hub in New York City, reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager. Key responsibilities include negotiating proposals, ensuring compliance, reviewing estimates, and processing requisitions. The role is supported by subject matter experts, designers, engineers, architects, inspectors, cost controls personnel, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will utilize extensive technical experience in municipal infrastructure, including transportation facilities, to manage capital improvement projects.

Requirements

4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Similar degree.
Minimum of 12 years experience in Construction Contract Administration of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area.
Professional Engineer registration in State of New York is required.
Familiarity with commonly used manuals and publications.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Effective personnel management and responsiveness to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and oversee daily construction activities and inspection responsibilities.
Conduct technical reviews of construction plans, specifications, and project changes to ensure constructability and practicality.
Ensure staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and effective coordination with regulatory agencies.
Ensure coordination between contractors and 3rd party stakeholders.
Review design drawings and contractor repair proposals.
Review and update asset database and tracking.
Organize rapid response teams for time-sensitive issues.
Support the main contractor on site as new situations arise.
Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.
Assure contractors meet project objectives related to cost, schedule, and quality standards.
Administer the contractor payment process and recommend appropriate adjustments based on completed work.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to guide project progress, maintain safety standards, adhere to scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.