Parsons Selected as Construction Manager for Major New York City Tunnel Program
Rhea-AI Summary
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) was selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to provide construction management services for the Newtown Creek Combined Sewer Overflow Storage Tunnel project.
The 16-year program includes approximately 3.25 miles of tunnel, a tunnel dewatering pump station, and related facilities across Brooklyn and Queens. Parsons will join Newtown Creek CSO Partners with AECOM and EPC Consultants and will use the DEP’s CMIS to support delivery.
Positive
- Selected for 16-year Newtown Creek CSO tunnel program
- 3.25 miles of tunnel and related facilities awarded
- Joint venture with AECOM and EPC Consultants
- Use of DEP CMIS leveraging Parsons’ earlier development work
- Proven experience with multiple prior NYCDEP tunnel CM projects
Negative
- 16-year program implies extended delivery horizon for outcomes
- Construction in dense Brooklyn and Queens increases logistical and execution complexity
News Market Reaction – PSN
In the Apr 14 session, PSN declined 0.23%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Awards recognition | Positive | -2.0% | Middle East project awards and mentor recognition for regional engineering work. |
| Apr 8 | Business realignment | Positive | +3.1% | Unifying aviation units to enhance integrated offerings across North America. |
| Apr 6 | Contract win | Positive | +0.1% | 10-year Utah V2X maintenance and management system deployment agreement. |
| Apr 1 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +2.2% | Announcement of first quarter 2026 results release and conference call timing. |
| Apr 1 | Contract win | Positive | +1.7% | Project management consultant role for Al Ittihad Sports Village in Saudi Arabia. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent contract and award announcements have usually seen positive price reactions, with one notable divergence where shares fell despite favorable recognition news.
Over the last two weeks, Parsons announced multiple contract wins and strategic moves, including awards recognition on Apr 10, an aviation business realignment on Apr 8, a 10-year Utah V2X agreement on Apr 6, and a project management role in Saudi Arabia on Apr 1. Most of these updates were followed by positive single-day moves, indicating that contract and capability news has recently coincided with constructive trading.
Key Terms
combined sewer overflow technical
construction management technical
tunnel dewatering pump station technical
construction management information system technical
ocean outfalls technical
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CHANTILLY, Va., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide construction management services for the Newtown Creek Combined Sewer Overflow Storage Tunnel project in New York City. Parsons will serve as a member of Newtown Creek CSO Partners, a joint venture with AECOM and EPC Consultants Inc., supporting the delivery of a major underground infrastructure program designed to eliminate untreated sewer discharges into local waterways.
The 16-year program represents one of New York City’s most significant wastewater infrastructure investments, addressing longstanding environmental challenges across Brooklyn and Queens. Parsons will provide construction management (CM) services for the large-diameter storage tunnel, tunnel dewatering pump station, and other structures, drawing on its experience delivering complex tunnel and sewer programs in dense urban environments.
“Parsons brings decades of experience delivering complex tunnel and water infrastructure programs that improve environmental outcomes and strengthen community resilience,” said Mark Fialkowski, president, Infrastructure North America for Parsons. “We are proud to support New York City on this critical project that will reduce sewer overflows, enhance water quality, and help meet important regulatory commitments.”
The project, which includes approximately 3.25 miles of tunnel and related facilities, is critical to improving water quality and protecting public health in surrounding communities. Once complete, the system will capture and store excess combined sewer flows during storm events, reducing environmental impacts and supporting long-term sustainability goals. As the construction manager, Parsons will utilize the DEP’s Construction Management Information System (CMIS), which the company originally helped develop and deploy, to support efficient project delivery, coordination, and oversight.
Parsons is a global leader in critical infrastructure excellence, with more than 80 years of experience planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of complex tunnel projects throughout the world, including the Rondout-West Branch Bypass Tunnel, Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel, and Catskill Aqueduct Repair and Rehabilitation projects; each of these signature NYCDEP projects, in which Parsons provided comprehensive CM services. With more than 250 tunnels and ocean outfalls around the world, Parsons’ projects span the full range of challenging geologic environments, from seismically active Southern California to the Chesapeake Bay’s alluvial coastal plain to the mixed-face and hard-rock conditions found in and around New York City.
To learn more about Parsons’ water and wastewater expertise, visit https://www.parsons.com/markets/water-wastewater/.
About Parsons
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