Senior Construction Manager – Rail & Transit (Gateway)

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a premier infrastructure program in the Northeast Corridor. You will lead field operations, supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and manage budgets on a major rail project between Newark and NYC.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years on large infrastructure projects, deep knowledge of NEPA and permitting processes, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in large-scale infrastructure/transportation construction.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management skills.
• Knowledge of NEPA, permitting, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all construction activities, contractor oversight, and stakeholder coordination.
• Administer Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure work meets technical specs, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee inspections, testing services, and QA processes.
• Manage site logistics, utilities coordination, maintenance, cleaning, and compliance with procedures.
• Maintain Integrated Master Schedule and track milestones; manage budgets and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Project management

Scheduling & budgeting

Safety & quality management

Stakeholder coordination

PMIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a premier infrastructure program in the Northeast Corridor. You will lead field operations, supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and manage budgets on a major rail project between Newark and NYC.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years on large infrastructure projects, deep knowledge of NEPA and permitting processes, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with design,