Senior Rail & Transit Project Leader

JobCubby; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead our Rail and Transit Team on premier projects in the West Region. You will guide multi-disciplinary design teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with builders, developers and transit agencies to deliver complex rail infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership in planning, contract alignment, and client-focused delivery, with a strong track record in major transportation projects and a California PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior technical role in design or construction engineering.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams on major rail/transit projects.
• California PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies, including integration of engineering/technical aspects with procurement and construction.
• Develop teaming partner strategies on large design-build pursuits.
• Prepare RFP responses and conduct price negotiations with subcontractors.
• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan, and other required documents.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and control execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions.
• Coordinate with transit agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer Licensed in California (preferred)

Job description

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead our Rail and Transit Team on premier projects in the West Region. You will guide multi-disciplinary design teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with builders, developers and transit agencies to deliver complex rail infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership in planning, contract alignment, and client-focused delivery, with a strong track record in major transportation projects and a California PE license preferred.