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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Project Controls 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.Potential to manage a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. May be required to make informal or formal presentations.Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in related field (or equivalent work experience) and 15+ years of experience. Heavy construction background from beginning to end in regards to project controls.Experience overseeing all elements of cost, schedule, risk, change orders, reporting in Project Controls on large programs. Experience From beginning to end; what tools to use, steps to follow, flows and reporting, etc. Experience being involved in Cost, Schedule, Change, Risk, Reporting - Technical sides of these. Experience dealing with high-level Executives other senior people on large projects.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Experience working on a rail and transit mega-project (tunnel preferable)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$104,200.00 - $182,400.00

We 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!