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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager/Director to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure projects in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This work will primarily support our client growth and development with our Freight Rail and Transit Clients in the Midwest.

The Program Director must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to several hundred million in total installed cost. Prior experience must include significant project management at the Principal Project Manager level with freight rail and transit clients with an emphasis in structures and facilities. Experience should also include client and operations/project management of personnel. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality project execution as a Project Manager/Director
• Negotiates new contracts and change orders to the scope of work with clients and key sub-consultants.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes routine team meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Drive growth through leveraging key client opportunities.
  • Identify, develop, and maintain key accounts.
  • Enhance Parsons’ profile and reach across the industry through participation in professional and industry organizations and attending related events.
  • Maintain strong relations with local and regional clients.
  • Active participation in professional engineering societies and events/conferences.

Key leadership capabilities:

• Drives growth while managing efficiency in the short and long term.
• Manages large, diverse teams and builds consensus between technical disciplines.
• Serves as a strong leader, fostering a culture of accountability, rewards, and consequences.
• Achieves maximum productivity by implementing best practices for utilizing communication technology, automation, and various software applications.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to senior management and clients.
• Possesses experience managing/overseeing large ($100MM+ construction value) rail, systems,  facility, bridge or highway projects.
• Supports the overall success of the company by being a strong collaborator with other business units and geographies
• Consistently exercises and demonstrates a sound Business Acumen.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and typically 20+ years of related work experience is required.  A Masters Degree is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer - Illinois, other states a plus
• Registered Structural Engineer - Illinois, other states a plus
• Must have client relationships and experience with Metra, CTA, and various Class I Railroads
• Travel may be required
• Active in AREMA is a plus.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$149,900.00 - $269,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!