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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.Job Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work at one of the most exciting transportation facilities in the Country! As a Principal Resident Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing construction activities and coordination. You will ensure that deficiencies are identified and addressed to meet safety standards, environmental regulations, and facility specifications. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including project managers, construction teams, and government agencies, will be part of daily activities.\nThe Resident Engineer (RE) will part serve as Commercial Manager for a General Engineering Consultant team, assigned to an ongoing construction and maintenance contract at a major transportation hub in New York City, and report directly to the Senior Project Manager. As first point of contact, seated full time at the NYC project office, will negotiate proposals, ensure compliance, review estimates and pencil copies requisitions, is one subset of tasks performed. 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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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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!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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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