Senior Force Account Construction Manager - Rail Infra

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

life insurance

flexible work schedules

holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Force Account Construction Manager in the United States to lead force account activities for the Hudson Tunnel Project in NY/NJ. The role emphasizes coordination with internal and external stakeholders, budgeting, scheduling, and rigorous change control to ensure on-time progress and safety compliance.

You will support the construction management team with constructability reviews, operational readiness, and rail activation, while reviewing drawings for feasibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15 years minimum experience in the Railroad industry.
• Proven experience in project management and construction management, with a focus on Amtrak force account operations.
• Strong understanding of change control processes and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Force Account Coordination: Coordinate and manage all force account activities in alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and third-party entities, to ensure seamless integration of force account operations.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Oversee the budget, scope, and schedule of force account activities, working closely with construction managers and project management teams to ensure adherence to project plans.
• Change Control Process: Administer the evaluation and approval process of all change requests, ensuring that potential impacts are carefully evaluated and accepted by all parties involved.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, including safety incidents, work highlights, and physical progress, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of force account activities.
• Construction Management Support: Provide support to the construction management team, including constructability reviews, operational readiness, and rail activation, to ensure the successful completion of force account construction activities.
• Design Review Support: Review project drawings and plans in combination with operations and available outages to provide feasibility, scheduling, and planning input to design teams.

Skills

Railroad industry experience

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PM software

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Force Account Construction Manager in the United States to lead force account activities for the Hudson Tunnel Project in NY/NJ. The role emphasizes coordination with internal and external stakeholders, budgeting, scheduling, and rigorous change control to ensure on-time progress and safety compliance.

You will support the construction management team with constructability reviews, operational readiness, and rail activation, while reviewing drawings for feasibility and