Construction Manager - Systems and Fit-Out

3h3 hours ago

Parsons Corporation

Newark, US · Full-time · $134,100 – $241,400

About this role

This senior leadership role oversees construction delivery of the HTP project-wide Systems & Fit-Out package, coordinating multiple concurrent contracts on a major transportation megaproject. The initial phase focuses on pre-construction activities including support to procurement, contract packaging, RFP development, and bid evaluation.

Upon award and commencement of construction, the role transitions into full field leadership and execution. Responsibilities include managing complex interfaces across tunneling, surface alignment, and systems installation packages while overseeing delivery of major facilities such as fan plants, shafts, and ancillary buildings.

The Construction Manager leads a large team of field personnel including Resident Engineers, inspectors, and construction management staff. Coordination with railroad forces is essential in an active operational environment, ensuring safe integration of trackwork, tunnel concrete, structural systems, and site/civil infrastructure.

This position provides program-level oversight of complex civil, structural, vertical building, and rail systems works across the full project alignment. The role offers the opportunity to shape a landmark infrastructure project from pre-construction through testing, commissioning, and operational handover.

Requirements

Minimum 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing large field teams including inspectors and resident engineers.
Experience across both heavy civil (tunnels, structures, infrastructure) and vertical building/facilities construction.
Experience coordinating with and working on Amtrak projects is desirable.
Experience in multi-contract, interface-intensive program environments.

Responsibilities

Support pre-construction activities including development of contract packages, RFP documents, technical requirements, and evaluation of contractor bids.
Provide leadership and oversight of construction across systems, civil works, structures, and vertical building components.
Manage complex interfaces across multiple contracts including tunneling, surface alignment, and systems installation packages.
Oversee delivery of major facilities including fan plants, shafts, and ancillary buildings.
Manage a large team of field personnel including Resident Engineers, inspectors, and construction management staff.
Coordinate installation and integration of trackwork, tunnel concrete, structural systems, and site/civil infrastructure in an active railroad operational environment.
Support integration of rail systems including traction power, signals, communications, tunnel ventilation, and control systems.
Ensure readiness for testing, commissioning, and operational handover.