Senior Project Manager – Transportation Environmental Impact Studies
| Company | Parsons |
|---|---|
| Location | Remote in USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $144800 – $260600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation project management, with experience managing major transportation projects through preliminary design, including EIS experience
- Strong knowledge of New York State agency procedures and permitting processes, including NYSDOT’s Project Development Manual and SEQRA/NEPA processes
- Proven success leading large-scale infrastructure projects through environmental and preliminary design milestones
- Developed alternatives analysis for major transportation projects
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- PMP certification or PE license in New York State is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Pre-NOI phase of transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on preliminary design development, feasibility assessments, and early stakeholder engagement
- Manage the full lifecycle of the EIS process, including preparation of scoping documents, public involvement, technical studies, and coordination with regulatory agencies
- Interface with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., NYSDOT, NYCDOT, FHWA, MTA, DEC) to ensure compliance with NEPA, SEQRA, and other applicable regulations
- Oversee multidisciplinary consultant teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Serve as a liaison to community stakeholders, elected officials, and the public throughout the environmental and design process
- Prepare and present project updates, findings, and recommendations to agency partners and senior leadership
- Develop and manage project schedules, risk assessments, and strategic action plans from concept through EIS completion
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and contribute to business development efforts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with federally funded transportation projects and familiarity with FHWA NEPA process
- Knowledge of GIS tools and environmental impact analysis software
- Prior work with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and municipal planning departments within New York
- Experience with broad scope oversight of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study