Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust.
Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension brought Parsons onboard to be the lead designer, providing the final design and engineering services during construction. The project...
Parsons has announced that it has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP), a program dedicated to creating and strengthening...
The document describes Parsons’ ongoing efforts surrounding corporate social responsibility and its commitment to conduct its enterprise in concert with environmental/energy, ...
Parsons has announced that Ralph Ehlers has joined the corporation as vice president of rail and transit, Canada. In this role, Ehlers will focus on implementing new rail lines...
The following statement was released by Erin Kuhlman corporate vice president, marketing & communications at Parsons on February 25, in regards to the Caltrain terminating Parsons...
Parsons has announced that the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia, commissioned by Arriyadh Development Authority, recently exceeded 3 million safe work hours, less than 1 year...
Parsons has announced that the corporation has received a platinum ranking in ReNew Canada’s 2017 Top 100 Infrastructure Projects report for its work on 17 of Canada’s largest...
The joint venture will provide project management support and construction management support for the project that will improve capacity, reliability and resiliency of commuter...
NJ Transit’s Board of Directors awarded the first contract for the Newark Penn Station modernization project, as well as a contract for the Trenton Transit Center.
The transit agency was the only railroad remaining on FRA’s “at risk” list for non-compliance. However, with FRA certification, NJ Transit has beat the Dec. 31, 2020, mandated...
Parsons Corporation needed a way to ensure engineering applications are delivered quickly to the thousands of employees using a variety of CAD or GIS tools.
Pasadena, Calif. Debra Fiori Sr. Vice President, Corporate Talent ManagementParsonsWe review our succession plan annually to ensure we are identifying and developing our talent...
Kevin DesmondTransLinkThe TransLink Board of Directors has selected Kevin Desmond as its chief executive officer. Desmond is currently the general manager of King County Metro...
March 7, 2016
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
When the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority was tasked with building a light rail and operations center, it seized on a chance to get LEED Gold certification after seeing...
Lorraine Brown has joined the South Bend Public Transportation Corp. (Transpo) as an operations supervisor. She began her career with Metro Transit in Kalamazoo, Mich., as an ...
Don Eaton has been named the western regional Sales manager for the transit and rail market segment for Q’Straint. In his new position, he will focus on developing new business...
Parsons recently received a 2016 Grand Award in the transportation category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona (ACEC AZ) for its work on Valley Metro...
Parsons announced that Michael Johnson, Parsons Group president, will speak at the Bloomberg Next summit on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Bloomberg’s office in Washington, D.C...
Parsons has announced that Virginia Grebbien, chief of staff, will speak at the 28th edition of CityAge on November 10, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
Parsons has announced that its West Toronto Diamond (WTD) Rail-Rail Grade Separation project won the 2016 Canadian Consulting Engineering (CCE) Award of Excellence in the transportation...
Oct. 31, 2016
Los Angeles County Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation System
Parsons has announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has selected Parsons to modernize the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation...
Miami-Dade County has awarded a contract for improvements to baggage-handling systems at Miami International Airport (MIA) to Parsons-Odebrecht Joint Venture.
Parsons has announced that Gill Mosseri recently joined the corporation as Vice President and New York Region Business Development Manager for its Infrastructure business unit...
Parsons is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Crosbie has rejoined the corporation as senior vice president and business development director for its transport division, ...
Parsons has announced that the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) has selected two Parsons projects for top honors in the 27th Annual CTF Transportation Awards.
Parsons announced that the Etihad Rail Stage 1 project won the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Project of the Year award and was also named UAE Mega Project of the Year
Parsons is pleased to announce that Charles “Charlie” Manning has joined the corporation as senior vice president and infrastructure leader for New York and New Jersey.
Parsons is pleased to announce that the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently honored the corporation with the Alliant Build America Award in the civil construction...
Parsons is pleased to announce that the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded Parsons a contract to design, deliver, integrate, and install an interoperable...
Parsons was recently named lead designer and project/construction manager for Marseille Metro’s 10-year plan to improve and expand its 2‑line passenger rail system, including ...
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has been recognized for the successful completion of the Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa with a Project...
Parsons announced the appointment of Patrick A. “Pat” Cassity as group executive vice president of Parsons Infrastructure. In his new role, Cassity will lead Parsons Infrastructure...
Parsons announced that Todd Wager, Parsons Group president, has been selected as a resident member of the Florida Council of 100, a private, nonprofit, bipartisan organization...
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) announced substantial completion of the third and final design-build contract for the $1 billion Foothill...
Parsons announced that it has been selected by Metra to install Positive Train Control (PTC) technology on its commuter rail trains. PTC, which is federally mandated, is high-...
Parsons announced that David Nichols, former director of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), has joined the corporation as vice president, transportation program...
Parsons is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Pytel as business development manager for the western region of its transportation business unit.“We are pleased to welcome...
Parsons announced the appointment of Jannet M. Walker as vice president and deputy eastern sector manager for the corporation’s rail and transit systems division. Based in Jacksonville...
On May 23, Parsons joins other members of the Houston Rapid Transit Joint Venture (HRT)—led by Parsons — and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, (Metro) in Metro...
The Kiewit–Parsons Joint Venture (JV) announced that it is nearing completion of the $265 million Gold Line Operations Campus in Monrovia, California, built as part of the 11....
The wait is over for new, convenient, expanded rail service in the Houston region. Beginning May 23, there will be more transit options as two new light-rail lines begin serving...
Parsons opened its new, state-of-the-art Cyber Solutions Center on March 13. Attendees included Parsons’ Chairman and CEO Chuck Harrington and other Parsons executives, as well...
Parsons announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has given the Southern California Regional Railroad Authority — the governing board of Metrolink — the green light...
Parsons announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Oakland International Airport (OAK) Connector — designed and constructed by Parsons in a joint venture — was named the...
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) a gold medal for its work on the DART Orange Line...
Armstrong will provide leadership and direction related to APD procurements in all transportation modes throughout the eastern region of North America.
The new Caltrain PTC system includes several advanced safety features not currently deployed in other PTC systems in the U.S., including assured scheduled station stops and near...
Parsons announced the $361 million Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Oakland International Airport Connector design-build project has been named 2014 Construction Project of the Year...
Parsons, in a joint venture with Acumen (APJV), is pleased to announce that it has been selected to provide general engineering services (GES) to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid...
Parsons is pleased to announce the appointment of Goran Sparrman as the area manager for Seattle, Washington. In this role, he will guide business development, political advocacy...
Parsons is pleased to announce that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently hosted a grand opening ceremony to begin Metrorail service on the Silver...
Parsons announced that Patricia “Tricia” Walsh has joined its transportation business unit as vice president and director of business development–Midwest.
Parsons announced that Peter Mauritz, a senior engineering manager in Parsons’ Rail & Transit Systems Division, has been awarded a National Engineers Week Award of Excellence....
Parsons announced that the American Advertising Federation-Houston (AAF-Houston) recently recognized the MetroRail Expansion Project’s community outreach program, which is managed...
Parsons participated in an event on Feb. 20 showcasing Metrolink’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology in revenue service demonstration.
Parsons, in a joint venture with Systra, announced that it was awarded a consultancy services contract for the design of the Qatar Long Distance Railway Network.
Parsons announce that Elizabeth (Federico) Hynes, a principal planner with experience in transit and highway planning studies throughout the United States, has been named as a...
Stacy and Witbeckgeorge-furnanz-3_11032822.jpgGeorge Furnanz was named president of Stacy and Witbeck Inc. He will take over the responsibilities of John Bollier, who had been...
Parsons announced that the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) selected the Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA’s) FrontRunner South commuter rail...
Parsons announced that a Parsons-led joint venture (JV) was recently awarded two of three program management consultancy (PMC) contracts by ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA...
Parsons announced Aug. 22 that the Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons joint venture recently received an executed contract from the California High-Speed Rail Authority to construct ...
Parsons announced the International Partnering Institute (IPI) selected the Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA’s) FrontRunner South commuter rail project as the winner of a 2013 Ruby...
Parsons announced the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has selected the Capital Rail Constructors joint venture for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project – Phase...
Parsons announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected the Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons joint venture’s bid as the “apparent best value” for the design-build contract...
Christopher M. Thompson, P.E., was recently named a senior associate with Gannett Fleming in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Thompson serves as a vice president and project manager...
Parsons announced that Jared B. Scarbrough, a senior engineer, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Mountain States’ Top 20 Under 40.
Parsons is pleased to announce that David “Dave” Warner, Parsons’ Seattle area manager, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Northwest’s Top 20 Under...
Parsons announces the appointment of Garold “Gary” Adams as global operations director of Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (PTG), effective immediately.
Parsons announces the appointment of Michael “Mike” Johnson as executive vice president and global business development manager of Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (PTG), effective...
This year's APTA Annual Meeting featured a number of informative sessions dealing with a multitude of issues affecting the transit industry, including public-private partnerships...
Parsons announce that Metro’s new Expo Line between downtown Los Angeles and the Expo/La Cienega station opened to the public on April 28 — the Culver City station is expected...