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Parsons

Design Manager - Rail and Transit

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.50/hr

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our Rail Transit team! In this role you will lead our design team on large Design Build and Alternative Delivery Projects working ...

Parsons

Design Manager - Rail and Transit

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our Rail Transit team! In this role you will lead our design team on large Design Build and Alternative Delivery Projects working ...

SYSTRA

Design Build Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$175K - $208K/yr

Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a ... We're looking for a new Design Build Project Manager in our Systems & Power Sector to help drive ...

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Station Design Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Our rail work has grown by winning new projects and through the on-going delivery of multi-year major projects. Arup is seeking a Rail Stations Design Manager to provide design leadership for our ...

Arup

Station Design Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Our rail work has grown by winning new projects and through the on-going delivery of multi-year major projects. Arup is seeking a Rail Stations Design Manager to provide design leadership for our ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail design manager in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY DESIGN MANAGER RAIL & TRANSIT

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Parsons
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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$157K - $283K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

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ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY 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 in California include California High-Speed Rail Construction Package 1, LA Metro Westside Purple Line Extension, LA Metro G Line, and Foothill Gold Line.Other projects in the West include Federal Way Link Extension in Seattle, Washington, HART Airport Guideway and Stations Design-Build Project in Honolulu, HART Center City Guideway and Stations Design-Build, and Everett Link Extension and Downtown Redmond Link Extension

Parsons is looking for an Alternative Project Delivery 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 Southern California region where you can provide direction and management for large scale rail & transit projects. These opportunities could include LA Metro Southeast Gateway Line, Eastside Transit Corridor, California High-Speed Rail, and more. You will drive the marketing and pursuit strategy, scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project.

Ideal location is one of Parsons' Southern California offices. 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

  • Lead a design team as part of an alternative delivery project

  • Deliver greenfield rail and transit programs

  • Foster collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and contracting partners

  • Deliver rail and transit programs that will improve the community

WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

  • 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related)

  • 20 + years of related work experience

  • Registered California Professional Engineer

  • Design/Build experience as the Design-Manager on a large infrastructure project

  • Rail & Transit design experience

  • Proven background of leading multidisciplinary teams on challenging, high-profile projects

WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

  • Seller-doer mentality

  • Proven ability to work on project proposals to determine winning strategies

  • Role up your sleeves leader with effective presence and professionalism

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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: $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!

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