Permitting Compliance Manager - Rail & Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Permitting Compliance 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversees (1) implementation, (2) monitoring, and (3) assessment of the effectiveness of the mitigation measures/commitments identified in the Hudson Tunnel Program Permits issued by United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

• Implement and maintain the Permitting Commitment Tracking Program.

• Compile data and report on Permitting implementation/compliance on a regular basis.

• During the Design and Construction phases, ensure compliance with Permitting conditions.

• Collaborate with the GDC Chief Technical Officer (CTO)_ Office and Special Executing Partners (SEPs) to identify permitting impacts of project changes and the need for a permit modifications or new permit applications.

• Lead/manage the development and coordination of Permit Applications and Permit Modifications.

• Manage and direct the work of a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts conducting field work, studies, and technical analysis for impact assessment.

• Serve as a water and wetlands expert.

• Participate in meetings with regulatory agencies

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with USACE permits

• Experience with NJDEP and/or NYSDEC permits

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, environmental science or construction-related field, or equivalent work experience, as well as 10+ years of experience in field of permitting is desired.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in permitting of Rail and Transit projects in the NJ and NYC area.

• Tunnel experience a plus

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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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