Senior Design-Build Design Manager Rail & Transit
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $176,900 to $332,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY +8 more
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- LocationNew York, NY +8 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All 9 locations
- US - NY, New York
- US - MA, Boston
- US - MI, Troy
- US - OH, Akron
- US - FL, Orlando
- US - DC, Washington
- US - NC, Charlotte
- US - IN, Indianapolis
- US - VA, Chantilly
About this job
Job Description:
SENIOR DESIGN-BUILD DESIGN MANAGER RAIL & TRANSIT
Parsons is an industry leader in successfully delivering complex, challenging, and high-profile infrastructure projects. Some of Parsons recent landmark rail and transit systems design-build projects include NJ-EWR Airport Automated People Mover, WA-Federal Way, CA- Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, and NY-East Side Access.
Parsons is looking for a Senior Design-Build Design Manager to join our team! Currently with over 30 design-build projects underway in the US and over 50 pursuits you will have numerous opportunities to deliver signature projects across North America. There are opportunities in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the US where you can provide direction and management for large scale rail & transit projects. You will drive the marketing and pursuit strategy, scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project. Remote work options available. Travel to job sites will be required.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Manage a project or program valued over $1 billion in total installed cost
Deliver much needed transportation improvements
Foster collaboration across multiple stakeholders
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related)
20 + years of related work experience
Registered Professional Engineer
Design/Build experience as the Design-Manager
Rail & Transit design experience
Proven background of leading multidisciplinary teams on challenging, high-profile projects
WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
Proven ability to work on project proposals to determine winning strategies
Strong business and commercial acumen
Role up your sleeves leader with effective presence and professionalism
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: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00We 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/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($176,900) is above 60% of the 195 Design roles in New York listed on this site. Their median floor is $167,400; the middle half runs from $147,000 to $200,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSenior Design-Build Design Manager Rail & Transit$176,900 to $332,400
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Network-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)$176,900 to $332,400
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Design-Build Design Manager Rail & Transit (this listing) | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| Senior Systems Integration Engineer | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| AI/ML Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| Expert M&S Software Developer | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| Network-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| Sr. Director, Space and Missile Defense Solutions Business Development & Capture | $176,900 - $332,400 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Admin Services Lead | $176,900 - $332,400 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-01
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Multiple locations (9)
Salary Range: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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