Senior CBTC & Car Systems Project Lead

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

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager – CBTC / Car Systems to lead owner-side delivery for New York region rail projects, including CBTC retrofits and onboard data systems. You will manage technical oversight, coordinate with suppliers like Siemens, Hitachi, Alstom, Mitsubishi, and lead testing through revenue service.

This role requires 10+ years in rail transit, CBTC experience, and strong communication. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape critical infrastructure in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in rail transit systems with at least 5 years on CBTC or train control.
• Hands-on CBTC installation, PICO, testing, and commissioning on heavy-rail fleets.
• Experience overseeing CBTC contractors on owner-side or PMC/CM roles.
• Knowledge of at least one major CBTC supplier platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of carborne CBTC and car-systems contracts, including scope, schedule, staff, budget, risk, and the client relationship.
• 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), FAT, integration, and CBTC Operation testing to reach revenue service.
• Track CBTC software releases through development, validation, and safety validation, and support technical meetings and approvals.
• Review contractor submittals, test procedures, and correspondence for compliance with technical specs.
• Lead technical meetings with CBTC suppliers and railcar builders to resolve vehicle-train interface issues and reliability problems.
• Prepare scopes, ROM estimates, and participate in change negotiations with clients and contractors.
• Review and approve payment milestones and prepare monthly project status reports.
• Maintain project risk registers and manage closeout of punch lists and contract deliverables.
• Supervise inspectors, engineers, and assistant project managers.
• Support business development and proposals for CBTC and fleet retrofit pursuits.

Skills

CBTC / train control experience

Contractor management

Electrical Engineering

CBTC software testing

Field work readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager – CBTC / Car Systems to lead owner-side delivery for New York region rail projects, including CBTC retrofits and onboard data systems. You will manage technical oversight, coordinate with suppliers like Siemens, Hitachi, Alstom, Mitsubishi, and lead testing through revenue service.

This role requires 10+ years in rail transit, CBTC experience, and strong communication. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape critical infrastructure in