Force Account Construction Manager - Hudson Tunnel Project

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Force Account Construction Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work on one of the most exciting Infrastructure projects in the Country! The Hudson Tunnel project in NY/NJ was recently awarded to Parsons and 2 other partners.

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:

1. Force Account Coordination: Coordinate and manage all force account activities in alignment with project requirements and timelines.

2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and third-party entities, to ensure seamless integration of force account operations.

3. Budget and Schedule Management: Oversee the budget, scope, and schedule of force account activities, working closely with construction managers and project management teams to ensure adherence to project plans.

4. Change Control Process: Administer the evaluation and approval process of all change requests, ensuring that potential impacts are carefully evaluated and accepted by all parties involved.

5. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, including safety incidents, work highlights, and physical progress, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of force account activities.

6. Construction Management Support: Provide support to the construction management team, including constructability reviews, operational readiness, and rail activation, to ensure the successful completion of force account construction activities.

7. Design Review Support: Review project drawings and plans in combination with operations and available outages to provide feasibility, scheduling, and planning input to design teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 15 years minimum experience in the Railroad industry.

• Proven experience in project management and construction management, with a focus on Amtrak force account operations.

• Strong understanding of change control processes and project documentation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

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!

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00

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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

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