Senior Design Manager - Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote

Parsons•Newark, NY

3d•$148,300 - $266,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Design Manager to lead design teams on large rail and transit Design-Build and Alternative Delivery projects in collaboration with contractor partners. The role leads multidisciplinary teams delivering rail transit systems and facilities, and oversees project planning, goal-setting, engineering task organization, and project execution. The Design Manager develops an in-depth understanding of client objectives, implements contract terms and corporate policies, and manages budgets and schedules to meet project and financial goals and customer requirements. The position also contributes to marketing and pursuit strategy, proposal development, subcontractor and contractor price negotiations, and securing additional client work. Projects may involve transit-oriented development, urban design and master planning, real estate development, regional connections, fixed facilities, construction integration, public-impact mitigation, environmental protection, sustainability, and LEED metrics. The role coordinates with transit agencies, municipalities, utilities, third parties, regulators, and other stakeholders. As the Company representative to clients and selected subcontractors during execution, the Design Manager negotiates scope changes, follows up on project commitments, and may participate in regulatory negotiations and public meetings. The role oversees project plans and deliverables, directs business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions, mobilizes company resources, develops budgets and schedules with project and discipline leaders, and promotes quality assurance and technical and commercial excellence. The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to improve communities, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
At least 15 years of related work experience.
Registered Professional Engineer in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Experience as a Design Manager on Design-Build and/or other Alternative Project Delivery projects.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects.
Teamwork, leadership, and responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MTA NY is strongly preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively used on a project.

Responsibilities

Formulate marketing and pursuit strategies with the business development team, including strategies for teaming partners on large design-build pursuits.
Support proposal development and price negotiations with subcontractors and contractors.
Lead projects from concept or initial project definition through 30%, and from preliminary engineering through final design and construction, including accurate costing and scheduling.
Coordinate requirements and agreements with third parties, regional entities, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, adjacent businesses, and other stakeholders.
Direct scope and commercial performance for large Design-Build and Alternative Project Delivery projects, ensuring goals are met and projects are completed on schedule and within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
Oversee work that may include transit-oriented development, urban design, master planning, real estate development, regional connections, fixed facilities, construction integration, public-impact mitigation, environmental protection, sustainability strategies, and LEED metrics.
Work with transit agencies, municipalities, third parties, utilities, and contracting partners to develop and implement cost-effective solutions.
Represent the Company with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
Market and secure additional work with clients, and follow up on project instructions and commitments.
Participate, as needed, in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients.
Oversee establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents.
Establish program requirements and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to criteria.
Plan, direct, supervise, and control the project’s business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions.
Mobilize company resources and form project teams in coordination with support departments, other offices, and subsidiaries.
Work with managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop project budgets, schedules, and plans, and ensure the project meets or exceeds established goals.
Promote technical and commercial excellence through application of Quality Assurance processes.