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Job Description:

The** **Project** **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.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

What You'll Be Doing:

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.

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What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or related field) and typically 10-12+ years of related work experience

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

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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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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