Deputy Project Manager - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Deputy Project Manager - Rail and Transit to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.
Specific Responsibilities

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

What you'll be doing:

The Deputy Project Manager will play a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project for NJ TRANSIT. This position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing project controls, compliance, coordination, reporting, and field management, ensuring successful package delivery and adherence to all technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Support the Project Manager in maintaining efficient organizational and reporting structures for project personnel.
• Advise on staffing changes, team management, and resource allocation.
• Assist with contract administration and coordination with project partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in steering committee and technical standards meetings, supporting integration of package activities into the broader project.

Stakeholder & Agency Engagement

• Coordinate procurement activities, technical and project management issues, and scope packaging decisions.
• Respond to public records requests and ensure timely provision of relevant documents.
• Schedule and conduct progress meetings, publish meeting minutes, and assist in developing presentations, technical briefings, and reports.
• Respond to special requests and technical evaluations, including environmental and preliminary design reviews.

Compliance & Environmental Management

• Oversee development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs.
• Support NEPA evaluations and reviews of proposed package changes.
• Implement environmental control processes and hazardous materials tracking.
• Review construction environmental control plans and support soils and materials management.
• Oversee grants administration, Buy America compliance, and community engagement activities.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Lead implementation of project controls, schedule management, cost estimating, and budget management.

• Update risk registers and assessment reports.
• Oversee document and records controls, change management, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor and document package status, including daily, monthly, and quarterly reports on safety, quality, progress, and compliance.
• Review and verify contractor invoicing and maintain construction documents.

Package Delivery & Fie