Deputy Design Manager - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Deputy Design Manager 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.

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.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Assist in oversight of the design team and coordinating design activities for the project in the field of Heavy Commuter Rail Systems.
• Manage the design process, including project planning, concept development, detailed design, and design reviews.
• Ensure that design deliverables meet project requirements, client expectations, and relevant standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to integrate design elements and address technical challenges.
• Review design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Support value engineering efforts, design optimization, and innovation in design solutions.  Coordinate with construction teams to ensure seamless transition from design to construction phase.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Extensive experience in design management, preferably on large tunneling or underground construction projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Bentley software suites.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership capabilities.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This 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!

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