Systems Project Manager – Rail & Transit Solutions

Parsons Corporation•Edmonton, AB

17h•CA$99,800 - CA$185,300

About The Position

Parsons has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Systems Project Manager within our Rail & Transit Solutions Canada West division. This role involves managing and coordinating infrastructure projects within the rail and transit sector, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, client satisfaction, and quality standards. You will support project scope management, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement to achieve project goals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, or Business with 10+ years of related work experience with 2+ years in rail/transit
Proficiency in project management methodologies; PMP designation is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio.
Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies; INCOSE designation is an asset.
Familiarity with technology systems including CCTV, Fire & Life Safety, Telecom & Comms, etc.
Knowledge of industry practices and regulations; experience with alternate project delivery methods (P3, DB) is an asset.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

Provide project management support throughout the project life cycle, including preliminary design, feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction for transit projects.
Review design drawings and reports, assisting with report-writing and proposal preparation.
Maintain communication with clients, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Prepare project status reports and assist in identifying corrective actions as needed.
Support new work proposals, including budget estimates, schedules, and teaming arrangements.
Assist in managing project scope, schedule, costs, and quality assurance, including supporting the development of Project Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans.
Collaborate with project engineers, discipline leads, and sub-consultants to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various project elements.
Monitor project schedules and risk registers, providing cost control management and recommending adjustments as necessary.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to meet project objectives, including supporting consultation sessions.
Support contractors performing work in the field for due diligence and construction services.
Lead and participate in meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes promptly.