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Job Description:
The Project Sr 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:
Reviews and helps develop price schedules/bid sheets, ensuring they are set up in a manner to become reimbursable.
Performs market research on price and pricing methodologies.
Conducts analysis of proposals/bids etc.
Supports procurement in negotiations as it relates to price.
Presents analysis to selection committees and procurement.
Drafts fair and reasonable determination memo for each procurement.
Acts as a liaison to procurement during change orders or if there is a dispute that arises in regard to pricing after award. Drafts justifications for variances between ICE estimates and awarded amounts. May assist in future audits as it pertains to price.
Keeps abreast of all pending and current legislation affecting procurement functions.
Makes recommendations to management for policy changes, as appropriate.
Researches current information and remains knowledgeable regarding markets and suppliers worldwide.
Completes special assignments from the Department Manager as the need arises.
Establishes budgets, schedules, and plans for the discipline or project and ensures that goals are met or exceeded.
Participates in gathering, analyzing, and preparing data for proposals.
Represents the Procurement Department in client presentations and related business development activities.
Takes an active role in the Quality Improvement Process and encourages technical excellence of assigned staff.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field) and typically 10-15+ years of related work experience
OPEX/Professional Services experience preferred
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 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: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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
- 10-15+ years of related work experience
- Experience leading Procurement Services and serving as Sr. Manager for Professional Services Contract Administration
- Experience with purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic
- Experience planning and drafting scope and 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 procurement experience
- Must be detail oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
- OPEX/Professional Services experience
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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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.
