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 intelligent, diverse 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 Project Interface Manager - Rail and Transit to join our team! In this role, you'll work on large Rail and Transit projects in the Northeast.

What you'll be doing:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Works with the key project individual 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 changes.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.
• 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.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
• P2A delivery, Civil rail experience.
• Structural, AER, tunnel, cut and cover tunnels, utilities.
• 15 – 20 years of Extensive Project Management Experience in Transit Projects
• Project Interface Management Experience
• Strong Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Skills
• Technical Expertise in Engineering and Construction
• Experience with Regulatory, Compliance and Permitting
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• PE Preferred

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: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

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!