Sr Program Director - Rail and Transit

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Program Director in the Rail Transit team, where you will lead the growth and delivery of innovative transit solutions. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment with client goals. You'll have the opportunity to drive growth, enhance community infrastructure, and contribute to sustainable development. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. Imagine your next career move with us!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 20 years of related work experience in transit projects.
• Experience leading design efforts on rapid transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs execution of all business and technical functions of projects.
• Supports proposal development and client negotiations.
• Monitors project progress and reports to management.

Skills

Engineering Degree

20+ years of work experience

10+ years in transit project leadership

Project/Program Management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Knowledge of engineering technologies

Education

4-year degree in Engineering

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Program Director to join our Rail Transit team! In this role you will provide leadership in the growth and delivery of our Northeast Rail and Transit market, including LRT, BRT, commuter rail, and Technology and Innovation Development. We are seeking candidates that have led teams and successfully delivered transit systems and/or facilities for our clients in a ‘doer-seller’ environment. In this role, you will support the development of sales pipelines for existing and new transit clients, and perform project planning, define project goals in alignment with client goals, and devise methods to organize and deliver the tasks necessary to accomplish the work In addition, you will develop an in depth knowledge of client objectives while implementing contract terms and corporate policies. Further, you will lead the project execution to meet the customer’s requirements and criteria.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Support for the proposal development and price negotiations with the client, subcontractors, and contractors.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
• Coordinate with third parties regarding requirements, agreements, regional entities, utilities, codes, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, adjacent businesses or stakeholders
• Provides direction, scope, and performance management for transit projects to meet project goals and objectives and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes routine team meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Drive growth through leveraging key client opportunities.
• Active participation in Architectural Engineering societies and events/conferences.

What Skills You’ll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Engineering (or related)
• At least 20 years of related work experience is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading the design effort on a rapid transit project and/or facility design.
• Experience as Project / Program Manager on transit and/or Facility projects required.
• Proven background of leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects; teamwork, consensus, leadership and responsiveness.
• Drives growth while managing efficiency in the short and long term.
• Supports the overall success of the company by being a strong collaborator with other business units and geographies.
• Possess a proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• In addition, the incumbent must be knowledgeable of current engineering technologies and how they can be effectively utilized on the project.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis 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: $167,400.00 - $314,500.00We 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.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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