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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work at one of the most exciting transportation facilities in the Country! As a Principal Resident Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing construction activities and coordination. You will ensure that deficiencies are identified and addressed to meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and facility specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies, will be part of daily activities.

The Resident Engineer (RE) will part serve as Commercial Manager for a General Engineering Consultant team, assigned to an ongoing construction and maintenance contract at a major transportation hub in New York City, and report directly to the Senior Project Manager. As first point of contact, seated full time at the NYC project office, will negotiate proposals, ensure compliance, review estimates and pencil copies requisitions, is one subset of tasks performed. Supporting the RE role is a host of subject matter experts, designers, engineers, architects, inspectors, cost controls personnel and administrative staff to ensure construction and maintenance actives are orderly.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical experience in municipal infrastructure, including transportation facilities, to aid in management of capital improvement projects.

Role Accountabilities:

Monitor and oversee daily construction activities and Inspection responsibilities.

Conduct technical reviews of construction plans, specifications, and project changes to ensure constructability and practicality.

Ensure staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and effective coordination with regulatory agencies.

Ensure coordination between contractors and 3rd party stakeholders.

Review design drawings and contractor repair proposals.

Review and update asset database and tracking

Organizing the rapid response teams for any time sensitive issues

Supporting the main contractor on site as new situations arise.

Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, and overall effectiveness.

Assure contractors to meet project objectives related to cost, schedule, and quality standards.

Administer the contractor payment process and recommend appropriate adjustments based on completed work.

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to guide project progress, maintain safety standards, adhere to scheduling requirements, and facilitate meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders.

Key Attributes:

Significant experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects.

Proven capacity to administer multiple projects concurrently.

Dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment.

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Effective personnel management and responsiveness to evolving project needs.

Qualifications & Skills & Experience:

4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Similar degree, a Master's degree is preferred

Minimum of 12 years experience in Construction Contract Administration of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area

Professional Engineer registration in State of New York is required.

Familiarity with commonly used manuals and publications

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, 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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