About the Role
Manage the installation and integration of critical rail and transit systems, including track, signals, traction power, and communication networks within the tunnel. Coordinate with contractors to ensure systems align with technical specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints. Support comprehensive testing and commissioning for all installed systems, ensuring they meet operational standards and safety protocols. Monitor and verify that all aspects of the project adhere to NFPA-130 standards for fire protection and life safety, including emergency ventilation and fire suppression systems. Act as the primary liaison for safety protocols, coordinating with stakeholders to review safety plans, assess risk factors, and prepare contingency measures for emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Manage the installation and integration of critical rail and transit systems, including track, signals, traction power, and communication networks within the tunnel.
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure systems align with technical specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints.
- Support comprehensive testing and commissioning for all installed systems, ensuring they meet operational standards and safety protocols.
- Monitor and verify that all aspects of the project adhere to NFPA-130 standards for fire protection and life safety, including emergency ventilation and fire suppression systems.
- Act as the primary liaison for safety protocols, coordinating with stakeholders to review safety plans, assess risk factors, and prepare contingency measures for emergencies.
- Directs the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
- Ensures the services of subcontractors and major construction equipment required by the project will be available at the appropriate time to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Establishes assignments for Construction Superintendents for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring progress and recommending corrective action as necessary.
- Conducts performance evaluations and recommends promotions and salary actions.
- Manages the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
- Keeps alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
- Ensures the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
- Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients, including formal presentations.
- Ensures effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
- Serves as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities.
- Maintains strong client and community relations.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10+ years of experience in rail, transit, system, track, signals, traction power, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Extensive experience with rail transit systems on tunnel projects.
- Proficiency in NFPA-130 standards and fire-protection and life-safety requirements for transit systems.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, schedules, and budgets.
- Capability to function at a program-level technical chief role, providing expertise on track alignment, power distribution, and systems integration.
Skills
- rail
- transit
- system
- track
- signals
- traction power
- installation
- testing
- commissioning
- NFPA-130 standards
- fire-protection
- life-safety
- project management
- technical specifications
- schedules
- budgets
- track alignment
- power distribution
- systems integration
Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $176,900.00 - $332,400.00
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- flexible work schedules
- holidays
About the Company
- 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!
Equal Opportunity
- Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
