CBTC & Car Systems Project Manager | Flexible Hours

Able Too Work; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager – CBTC / Car Systems to join our New York Rail & Transit team. You will lead owner-side delivery of carborne train control and car-systems programs for major transit agencies in the New York region.

This role involves managing technical oversight, contractor coordination, testing and commissioning, and commercial controls from design through revenue service and closeout. You will work with CBTC suppliers, railcar builders, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in rail transit systems, with 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 CBTC contractors on owner-side or PMC/CM assignments, including submittal review and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of carborne CBTC and car-systems contracts, including scope, schedule, staff, budget, risk, and client Relationship.
• Coordinate test-track and mainline testing, track access, and service diversions with operations and labor support groups.
• Oversee inspections, PICO, FAT, integration testing, and CBTC operation testing to reach revenue service.
• Track CBTC software releases through development, validation, and safety certification activities.
• Lead technical meetings with CBTC suppliers and railcar builders to resolve vehicle-train interface issues and reliability concerns.
• Prepare scopes, RFPs, and ROM estimates for additional work orders; participate in change negotiations.
• Review and approve payment milestones as Resident Engineer when required and prepare monthly status reports.

Skills

Rail transit experience

CBTC / train systems

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Field work & off-hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CBTC supplier platforms

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager – CBTC / Car Systems to join our New York Rail & Transit team. You will lead owner-side delivery of carborne train control and car-systems programs for major transit agencies in the New York region.

This role involves managing technical oversight, contractor coordination, testing and commissioning, and commercial controls from design through revenue service and closeout. You will work with CBTC suppliers, railcar builders, and operations teams.