Lead Design Director

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Tabouk
R158849
Engineering
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Design Director to join our team! Provides management and direction for one of the large Engineering disciplines, or may have a special assignment such as Manager of the Quality Program, or Operations Manager for the department, or Manager over all engineering disciplines on a large job, typically exceeding $250 million in total installed cost.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project.

  • Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.

  • Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.

  • Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity.

  • Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Recommends improvements to department procedures.

  • Supervises the preparation of the discipline's annual salary plan and controls salary actions within the approved plan.

  • Responsible for overall managerial and technical direction of the discipline. Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.

  • Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations, counsels, takes corrective action, as required and approves terminations.

  • Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.

  • Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.

  • Ensures performance within overhead budgets assigned to the discipline.

  • Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program.

  • Heads a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 20+ years of related work experience, including significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel.

  • Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel and directing work involving complex technical situations, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

  • Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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