Project Manager CBTC/ Car Systems

Parsons•Ny, NY

19h

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager to lead owner-side delivery of carborne train control and car-systems programs for major transit agencies in the New York region. Programs include CBTC retrofits, onboard data communication systems, and vehicle–signal integration on new and existing fleets. The role manages technical oversight, contractor coordination, testing and commissioning, and commercial controls from design review through revenue service and closeout. The Project Manager works with owners, CBTC suppliers, railcar manufacturers, and operations and maintenance groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in rail transit systems, including at least 5 years on CBTC or train control projects.
Hands-on experience with carborne CBTC installation, PICO, testing, and commissioning on heavy-rail transit fleets.
Experience managing or overseeing CBTC contractors on owner-side or PMC/CM assignments, including submittal review, payment certification, and change management.
Working knowledge of at least one major CBTC supplier platform.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including chairing multi-party technical meetings and preparing client reports.
Ability to work field and off-hours shifts as testing and track access require.

Nice To Haves

PE license and/or PMP certification.
Experience with NYCT/MTA C&D CBTC programs, including the I2S interoperability requirements.
Experience with onboard data communication systems (DCS), radio, or ATS integration.
Experience with CBTC system safety certification and RAM programs.
Familiarity with IEEE 1474 and CENELEC standards.

Responsibilities

Manage carborne CBTC and car-systems contract delivery, including scope, schedule, staff, budget, risk, and client relationships.
Serve as the owner's main point of contact for field activities.
Coordinate test-track and mainline work, track access, and service diversions with operations, car equipment, and labor support groups.
Oversee inspection, Post-Installation Checkout (static and dynamic PICO), factory acceptance testing, integration testing, and CBTC Operation testing needed to reach revenue service.
Track CBTC software releases through development, validation, and safety validation.
Support technical working groups and safety certification board approvals.
Review contractor submittals, test procedures, and correspondence for compliance with technical specifications and interoperability interface requirements.
Lead technical meetings with CBTC suppliers and railcar builders to resolve vehicle–train control interface issues, revenue-service incidents, and reliability and availability problems.
Prepare scopes, RFPs, and rough order of magnitude estimates for additional work orders.
Participate in change and AWO negotiations with clients and contractors.
Review and approve payment milestones as Resident Engineer when required, and prepare monthly project status reports.
Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
Oversee closeout of punch lists, capital spares, and contract deliverables.
Supervise and mentor inspectors, engineers, and assistant project managers.
Support business development and proposals for CBTC, onboard communications, and fleet retrofit pursuits.