Design Coordinator Rail & Transit

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**Job Description:**

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Design Coordinator** 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.

**The Design Coordinator (Procurement Coordinator) will play a key role in supporting the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) and its Delivery Partner team in the successful delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

This position is responsible for coordinating design activities, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, federal regulations, and industry best practices.**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Design Coordination**

+ Facilitate regular design coordination meetings, track performance, and identify deficiencies in design deliverables.
+ Monitor progress of design activities, report on schedule and budget, and provide regular updates to GDC on the status of design deliverables.
+ Assist in resolving design-related issues, offering expert advice and recommendations to ensure all design work meets technical and regulatory requirements.
+ Support the administration, monitoring, control, and management of the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the HTP to ensure successful completion of the design phase and engineering support during construction.
+ Review invoices and support change processes related to design activities.

**Procurement Coordination**

+ Assist GDC’s Procurement personnel with the solicitation and award of all HTP Packages, professional service contracts, and other types of procurements.
+ Facilitate regular onsite group procurement trainings and recommend professional development opportunities for procurement staff.
+ Manage the regular transfer of procurement documents into the PMIS file retention system, ensuring compliance with GDC’s procurement policies and procedures.
+ Support cost-estimating, pricing analysis, and vendor/proposer responsibility determinations.
+ Coordinate and complete the entire procurement or purchasing process for goods and services, ensuring timely availability and compliance with applicable laws and GDC policies.
+ Ensure GDC receives the benefit of sales tax exemptions for purchases made on its behalf.

**Contract Administration**

+ Assist with contract administration on all HTP Package contracts and other professional services/vendor contracts.
+ Ensure contracts comply with applicable regulations and advise GDC of regulatory changes.
+ Support internal and external audits, invoicing, payments, change orders, and project close-out activities.

**Document & Records Management**

+ Process, record, and manage distribution of all documentation, drawings, and materials related to the project in PMIS.
+ Assign document numbers and coordinate change management processes for design and contract documentation.
+ Retrieve relevant documents for GDC in response to public access requests.

**General Project Support**

+ Facilitate communication among stakeholders, schedule meetings, and assist with project documentation.
+ Provide technical support during construction, review contractor submittals, and monitor progress against milestones.
+ Support integration and coordination of all HTP Packages, ensuring comprehensive interface management.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Experience in design coordination, procurement, and contract administration for large infrastructure or transportation projects.
+ Familiarity with federal procurement regulations, FTA/FTA requirements, and industry best practices.
+ Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
+ Proficiency with project management information systems (PMIS), document control systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

**Preferred Skills**

+ Experience with public sector procurement and contract management.
+ Knowledge of NEPA, Section 106, and other environmental compliance requirements.
+ Understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and schedule management for major capital projects.

**Reporting**

+ Reports to the Delivery Partner’s Project Manager and works closely with GDC’s Procurement and Technical teams.

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**Security Clearance Requirement:**

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets.

Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world.

By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

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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With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
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