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Job Description:

Parsons Corporation – Southern California Region

  Rail Program Director  - Infrastructure  - Rail and Transit - California  

Opportunity :  

Are you accomplished in turnkey delivery of rail projects and programs in the transportation area?  Have you delivered these programs?  If so, Parsons is seeking a Rail Program Director  to join our team. 

The selected person will be responsible for project management and technical leadership of rail projects in Southern California. Experience with FRA-regulated railroads is preferred. Your time will also be spent developing key relationships, developing proposal strategies and managing project staff.  Our portfolio includes some of the most notable projects and clients in the US and our continued success in delivering their vision depends greatly on this important position.  This position is preferred to be based in Southern California. Candidates with demonstrated depth of experience with large urban rail and transit systems from outside of California are encouraged to apply as well  !  

Responsibilities: 

Manages rail projects to ensure client satisfaction while adhering to schedule, budget, contract, Parsons corporate and other requirements.  Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems, and identifies project opportunities, particularly in the regional Rail market. Works closely with other regional leaders to collaborate on current project resourcing and strategies for upcoming key pursuits. Works closely with marketing teams to prepare for upcoming proposal responses both in creating teams and client engagement. Reviews and evaluates contracts, appropriations, and expenditure requests submitted by subordinates. Ensures that project teams are efficiently planned and adequately staffed. Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and scope for the various elements of a project.  Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Works with the key project individual(s) to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.  Advises the client and company management of any such changes.  Promotes technical and commercial excellence on projects through application of Quality Assurance processes.  Establishes regular meetings to review project status and formulate action items. Contributes on active project work in any role that may be appropriate. Participates in and provides recommendations on practice staff development reviews. 

Requirements : 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is required. Master’s Degree is highly desirable. 20 years or more of experience in a design or management role on rail/transit projects.  California PE is highly preferred, or ability to obtain one 6-12 months from point of hire.  Experience in project management and/or engineering management focused on state of good repair, signaling systems, track alignment, passenger rail stations, storage and maintenance rail yards, transportation tunnels, and maritime ports. Considerable experience in client management. Experience working on the full life-cycle of infrastructure development including planning, environmental documentation, conceptual, preliminary and final engineering, and design support during construction phases. Design-Build project experience is a plus. 

Skills/ Competencies: 

Proven ability for managing a diverse group of personnel within field of expertise and providing direction for resolving complex project work assignments.  Also requires expert knowledge of standard practices within field of expertise, as well as applicable codes and regulations.  

 Must be knowledgeable of best practices for utilizing communication technology, automation, and various software applications in order to achieve the highest level of productivity within organizational unit.  

 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to senior management. 

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: 

$149,900.00 - $310,000.00

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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!