Change Manager - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Change Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This 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 NJ and NYC.

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.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate change management activities across all HTP Packages and Project Contracts, ensuring alignment with the HTP Project Management Plan (PMP) and GDC procedures.

• Evaluate proposed changes to scope, schedule, and cost from GDC, SEPs, and Project Contractors, providing technical assessments and recommendations.

• Manage the Notice of Proposed Changes (NPC) Log and ensure timely updates and documentation of all change activities.

• Collaborate with the GDC Program Office and SEP teams to develop negotiation strategies and coordinate responses to claims and change requests.

• Review and support the approval process for Contractor-Initiated Change Order Requests (CICs), ensuring compliance with project objectives and contractual obligations.

• Maintain version control and historical records of all approved changes, ensuring transparency and traceability.

• Provide input into change-related reporting and dashboards, supporting program-level oversight and decision-making.

• Support continuous improvement of change control processes and tools, contributing to the refinement of workflows and documentation standards.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience.

• Proven experience in change management within large-scale infrastructure or transportation programs.

• Strong understanding of project controls, contract administration, and technical review processes.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and document control systems.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.

• Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working with or for a large agency such as MTA, NYDOT, etc.

• Experience working on Mega-Project in the Rail and Transit industry.

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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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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