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Job Description:
The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for management and direction for all procurement functions on a large Rail and Transit project, including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic.
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.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the procurement of the P2B Rail Transit Systems Fit Out and Installation package.
Manage the overall commercial and technical team throughout the lifetime of the procurement and execution of the P2B work scope.
Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary consultant teams and internal staff responsible for RFQ/RFP development, commercial terms, and evaluation materials, while aligning requirements with external project partners.
Acted as primary point of coordination with Amtrak and the Gateway Development Commission to ensure procurement documents reflect complex interface, risk allocation, and governance requirements.
Lead award readiness and contract transition planning, preparing readiness‑to‑award documentation, confirming organizational, commercial, and operational preparedness, and supporting a smooth transfer of contract responsibility to the Port Authority as SEP.
Provide continuity of leadership across procurement, award, and early post‑award phases, ensuring contract intent, risk assumptions, and commercial commitments were clearly understood and effectively implemented.
Identify and pre-qualify suppliers and subcontractors that meet project requirements
Conduct background checks and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards
Lead the team in the preparation, issuance, and tracking of purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services
Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure all orders are accurate and delivered on time to meet project deadlines
Maintain up-to-date records of procurement documents, including contracts, purchase orders, and amendments
Ensure all documentation complies with project requirements, regulatory guidelines, and audit standards
Act as a point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and any procurement-related issues
Resolve logistical and scheduling conflicts by coordinating with suppliers and project teams
Assist with budget tracking, ensuring procurement activities align with project budget allocations.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field)
20+ years in the procurement of heavy civil/systems rail transportation programs.
Background in USDOT Full Funding Grant Agreement procurement processes and compliance with grant requirements.
Given the types of systems being procured, experience with Amtrak's design standards and a degree in engineering is required.
Experience in alternative project delivery methods like progressive design build, construction manager at risk, design build is required.
OPEX/Professional Services experience
Essential experience LEADING Procurement Services. Namely, experience as the Sr. Manager for all operational requirements in Professional Services Contract Administration
Lead at planning and drafting scope, creating price schedules
Solicitation of RFPs/Bids
Negotiating service contracts. (State or Federal)
Award of Service Agreement and Contract Management experience
State/City/Federal government experience
Must be detail oriented
Proficient with Microsoft office programs
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Degree in Engineering
- 20+ years in procurement of heavy civil/systems rail transportation programs
- Background in USDOT Full Funding Grant Agreement procurement processes and compliance
- Experience with Amtrak design standards
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods (progressive design-build, CMAR, design-build)
- OPEX / Professional Services experience
- Proven experience leading Procurement Services and Professional Services Contract Administration
- Experience planning and drafting scope and creating price schedules
- Experience soliciting RFPs/Bids
- Experience negotiating state or federal service contracts
- Award of service agreements and contract management experience
- State, city, or federal government experience
- Detail oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
