Project Manager CBTC/ Car Systems

Native American Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager for CBTC/Car Systems in New York to lead owner-side delivery of carborne train control projects. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, testing, and commissioning, coordinating with CBTC suppliers, railcar builders, and operations teams to ensure on-time revenue service.

Strong leadership and problem-solving in a complex transit environment are essential. You will manage technical oversight, contractor coordination, field activities, and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 10+ years in rail transit systems with CBTC or train control experience preferred.
• Hands-on CBTC installation, PICO, testing, and commissioning on heavy-rail fleets.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of carborne CBTC and car-systems contracts: scope, schedule, staff, budget, risk, and client relationship.
• Coordinate field activities, test-track access, and mainline work with operations and labor teams.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and safety certifications to reach revenue service.
• Track software releases, participate in safety boards, and support certs.
• Review submittals, test procedures, and contractor communications for specs.
• Lead technical meetings with CBTC suppliers and railcar builders to resolve interfaces.
• Prepare scopes, RFPs, ROM estimates; participate in change negotiations.
• Review payments and status reports as required, and manage project closeout.
• Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans; oversee punch lists and spares.
• Mentor inspectors and engineers; support business development for CBTC pursuits.

Skills

Rail transit CBTC

CBTC installation & testing

Contract oversight

CBTC suppliers

Communication & meetings

Field work & odd hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Project Manager – CBTC / Car Systems to join our New York Rail & Transit team. In this role, you will lead owner-side delivery of carborne train control and car-systems programs for major transit agencies in the New York region. That includes CBTC retrofits, onboard data communication systems, and vehicle–signal integration on new and existing fleets. You will manage technical oversight, contractor coordination, testing and commissioning, and commercial controls from design review through revenue service and closeout. You'll work alongside owners, CBTC suppliers, railcar manufacturers, and operations and maintenance groups.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage delivery of carborne CBTC and car-systems contracts, including scope, schedule, staff, budget, risk, and the client relationship.

• Serve as the owner's main point of contact for field activities. Coordinate test-track and mainline work, track access, and service diversions with operations, car equipment, and labor support groups.

• Oversee the inspection, Post-Installation Checkout (static and dynamic PICO), factory acceptance testing, integration testing, and CBTC Operation testing needed to reach revenue service.

• Track CBTC software releases through development, validation, and safety validation, Support Technical working groups and safety certification board approvals.

• Review contractor submittals, test procedures, and correspondence for compliance with technical specifications and interoperability interface requirements.

• Lead technical meetings with CBTC suppliers (Siemens, Hitachi, Alstom, Mitsubishi etc.) and railcar builders to resolve vehicle–train control interface issues, revenue-service incidents, and reliability and availability problems.

• Prepare scopes, RFPs, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for additional work orders. Take part in change and AWO negotiations with clients and contractors.

• Review and approve payment milestones, as Resident Engineer when required, and prepare monthly project status reports.

• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans. Oversee closeout of punch lists, capital spares, and contract deliverables.

• Supervise and mentor inspectors, engineers, and assistant project managers.

• Support business development and proposals for CBTC, onboard communications, and fleet retrofit pursuits.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in rail transit systems, including 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 or overseeing CBTC contractors on owner‑side or PMC/CM assignments, including submittal review, payment certification, and change management.

• Working knowledge of at least one major CBTC supplier platform.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including chairing multi‑party technical meetings and preparing client reports.

• Ability to work field and off‑hours shifts as testing and track access require.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• PE license and/or PMP certification.

• Experience with NYCT/MTA C&D CBTC programs, including the I2S interoperability requirements.

• Experience with onboard data communication systems (DCS), radio, or ATS integration.

• Experience with CBTC system safety certification and RAM programs.

• Familiarity with IEEE 1474 and CENELEC standards.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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!

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

• We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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.

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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

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