Associate Design Director | Hudson Tunnel Project

Associate Design Director | Hudson Tunnel Project | New Jersey

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The Project: Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, has been selected as the Gateway Development Commission's partner of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New Jersey, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project. The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England.

A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

• Safety First – Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus – Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity – Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity – For Our People to Excel.

• Evaluate and assist in oversight of the design team and coordinate design activities for the project in the field of Heavy Commuter Rail System & Tunneling.
• Manage the design process, including project planning, concept development, detailed design, and design reviews.
• Ensure that design deliverables meet project requirements, client expectations, and relevant standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to integrate design elements and address technical challenges.
• Review design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Support value engineering efforts, design optimization, and innovation in design solutions.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure seamless transition from design to construction phase.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Extensive experience in design management, preferably on large tunneling or underground construction projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Bentley software suites.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience in Federal Transit Agency projects.
• Familiarity with transit agencies (e.g., PANYNJ, NJT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Experience delivering in programs or portfolios of significant value >$1 billion is a significant advantage.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $180,000–$220,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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Full‑time

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