Parsons Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Lead Design/Build Engineer - Rail and Transit
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $232K/yr
20+ years expParsons Corporation is seeking a talented Lead Design/Build Engineer to join their Rail and Transit Team, focusing on premier projects in the Northeast. The role involves leading integrated design teams, managing project execution, and ensuring adherence to client objectives and corporate policies.
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Responsibilities
Apply in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies, and familiar with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
Develop teaming partner strategies in various capacities on large design-build pursuits
Work closely with proposal development teams to prepare RFP responses and conduct price negotiations with subcontractors
Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
Establishes program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements projects. Ensures that projects meet or exceed goals established in these plans
Responsible for the coordination and quality control of all design work and design processes throughout full design and construction, including accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to professional standards of practice
Responsible for rejecting or approving design work, resolving disputes regarding engineering work integrating design into final constructed products
Work with transit agencies, municipalities, third parties, utilities and other stakeholders to ensure project success
Work with contracting partners to design and implement cost effective solutions
Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during the program/project execution
Negotiate changes to scopes of work with clients and key subcontractors
Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support project goals
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on projects through application of Quality Assurance processes
Understands local subcontractor market and has existing relationships to build project teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum (20) years of experience in a senior technical role in design or construction engineering
Professional Engineer Licensed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, or Virginia
Thorough knowledge of rail and transit industry practices and regulations
Experience as a Design Lead on Design-Build and/or other Alternative Delivery methods for at least two major transportation infrastructure projects
Experience in leading projects from Concept/Initial Project Definition to 30% to final design including accurate costing/scheduling
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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