Design Manager, ADA

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in New York City is seeking a Design Manager, ADA to lead medium to large-scale projects focused on Rail Facility and ADA upgrades, ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget.

You will direct project execution, manage scope, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors, guiding teams through planning, safety, QA/QC, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A 4-year engineering or related technical degree is required.
• 15–20 years of related work experience is required.
• Professional Engineering license in NY is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience delivering Design-Build projects of similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company representative with the client and key subcontractors during program execution.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with client and subs.
• Market and secure additional work with client and partners.
• Ensure execution aligns with budget, schedule, and contract terms.
• Oversee preparation of key project documents (PDP, HSP, QA/QC).
• Coordinate with offices and staff to assemble project teams and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Professional Engineering license NY

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Design Manager, ADA to join our team! In this role you will get to work on high-profile and complex projects in New York City.

This person will provide direction and management for medium to large-sized projects, with focus on Rail Facility and ADA upgrade projects, and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The Principal Project Manager is responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Must be familiar with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities. This level of Project Manager typically manages projects up to $250 million in total installed cost.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
• The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• 4-year degree in Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 15-20 years of related work experience is required.
• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related projects.
• Professional Engineering license in NY is a must.
• Candidate should have 5 years experience in delivering Design-Build projects of similar scope, either on the delivery side (preferred), or owner's side.

What Additional Skills You'll Bring

• Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.