Railroad Operations Coordinator - Hudson Tunnel Project

Railroad Operations Coordinator

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Railroad Operations Coordinator to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the US - the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between the GDC, Amtrak, freight rail operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination and communication.
• Ensure all parties are aligned on project schedules, operational requirements, and rail access needs, minimizing disruptions to existing rail services.
• Develop and manage schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions in coordination with Amtrak and freight rail operators.
• Ensure all project activities near or on active rails lines adhere to established safety and operational standards.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities, such as rail movement, scheduling, and labor requirements.
• This role requires in-depth expertise in railroad operations, safety compliance, and labor coordination, as well as the ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
• 10+ years of related work experience and
• Broad general technical and business background
• In-depth expertise in railroad operations, including safety compliance and labor coordination.
• Proven ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to act as the primary liaison between multiple stakeholders, including GDC, Amtrak, and freight rail operators.
• Experience in developing and managing schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions.
• Extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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.