Project Controls Manager - Rail and Transit

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 232,000; 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 Controls Manager to lead cost management and reporting for a premier infrastructure program in the United States. You will guide a team of controls engineers, interface with clients, and ensure accurate forecasting of costs and schedules.

The role demands 15–20+ years of experience, strong cost control capabilities, and proficiency with project controls software and MS Office. This is an on-site opportunity supporting major rail investments in the NYC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field).
• 15-20+ years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Strong cost management and reporting background is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost management and reporting functions on a large construction development program.
• Provide guidance and specialized assistance to resolve complex project control problems.
• Interface with clients, attend meetings, and provide statistical reports.
• Manage a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists for cost and schedule forecasting.
• Assess impacts of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Oversee the reporting system to show cost plans and schedules; keep management informed.
• Recommend and oversee customization of project control reports for project needs.
• Create statistical/cost reports for management on a recurring or ad hoc basis.
• May present findings formally or informally.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Skills

Cost management

Reporting

Supervisory experience

Engineering knowledge

MS Office

Project Controls Software

Industry best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project Controls Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Manager to join our team! In this role you will have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the project controls effort (mainly cost management and reporting). Typically manages large-sized projects. The incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities, and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the cost management and reporting functions on a large construction development program.
• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Manages a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established reporting system to show the hierarchy of cost plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Recommends and oversees the customization of project control reporting systems and reports to meet specific project requirements.
• Creates statistical / cost reports for management on a recurring or ad hoc basis.
• May be required to make informal or formal presentations.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
• 15-20+ years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Strong cost management and reporting background is required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related fields.
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices is required.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

About Us

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

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.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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