Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Safety Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is 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.

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

Serving as the site safety lead for the support and execution partner (SEP) of the NJ Surface Alignment, Package 3, of the Gateway Program, this position will be a key leader within the Program. Overseeing the DB contractor and Sub-contractors in monitoring safety adherence to all local, state and federal regulations as well as the procedures and programs detailed in the contractor’s health and safety plan (HASP) and security plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and oversight of the SEP Safety Inspectors on the NJ TRANSIT TEAM.
• Lead the development of the safety culture for the SEP NJ TRANSIT TEAM.
• Oversees Safety Team who will develop and report daily on observations made (both positive and negative) that affected work site safety.
• Responsible for review of DB Contractor’s submittals including safety plans, permits and other submittals for regulatory compliance and monitor work activity accordingly.
• Oversee safety team as well as conduct, attend & report on project safety meetings, toolbox talks, standdowns & other engagements from the aspect of safety.
• Interface, interact with and support GDC Programmatic Safety Executive and support GDC Corporate Safety Guidelines.
• Respond, report and investigate incidents that may occur 24/7, and ensure process is followed through completion.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in related field - 10-15+ years experience managing safety programs on civil construction projects
• Minimum 4 years’ rail experience
• Minimum OSHA 10 required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Preferred: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications (STC, CHST, SMS, ASP, CSP)
• Preferred: NJ Transit experience
• Experience with Mega Projects in the Rail and Transit industry
• Experience working with multiple partners and clients
• AMTRAK Safety Training Desirable with active AMTRAK ROW card highly desirable
• Preferred: Training in incident investigations (Tap Root, Latent Cause, Top Set, etc.)
• Tunneling experience a plus
• OSHA 30 training desirable

Security Clearance Requirement

• None
• This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range

$112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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!

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