Tallarico to lead alt project delivery for WSP/PB in northeast, central regs.
He has nearly 30 years of experience with alternative delivery, program, project and operational management.


Fred Tallarico is director of alternative delivery for the Northeast and Central regions of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization.
In his new position, Tallarico will manage WSP | PB’s pursuit and execution of transit, highway, and infrastructure projects using alternative delivery methods such as design-build and public-private partnerships. He will be based in the firm’s New York City office.
Tallarico has nearly 30 years of experience with alternative delivery, program, project and operational management. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, design & construction engineering, technical oversight, production management and procurement for large-scale civil works projects including urban freeways, rail transit, utilities/pipeline, aviation and water infrastructure. Prior to joining WSP | PB, he was East region design-build principal at a major engineering firm, responsible for pursuit identification, capture planning, contract negotiations and management oversight of alternative delivery projects.
A licensed professional engineer in New York, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, Tallarico received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the American Public Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Professional Engineers, Design Build Institute of America, and Construction Management Association of America.
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