Roadway Section Manager
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Job Description:
Ready to take your engineering and leadership experience to the next level and work on complex problems that will have an impact on the transportation infrastructure of Indiana?
Parsons is now accepting applications for a Roadway Section Manager to lead a team of engineers working on our expanding portfolio of road and highway projects.
What You'll Be Doing
- Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules for each project.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed.
- Review and approve staff forecasting reports.
- If assigned to a major program, manage all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.
- Coordinate all discipline staffing requirements for the program.
- Monitor the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
- Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or anticipated issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
- Ensure compliance with both Parsons and project standards and procedures.
- Recommend improvements to department procedures.
- Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as a technical consultant.
- Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program.
- Lead or participate in discipline-related committees, motivating and educating assigned personnel.
- Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
- Ensure performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.
- Support development of the pursuit pipeline and identify opportunities for the Section.
Business Development & Team Leadership Responsibilities
- Support development of the pursuit pipeline and pursue opportunities for the Section.
- Support win strategies and proposal development for key pursuits.
- May serve as Capture Manager for key pursuits.
- May serve as the main point of contact for select projects.
- Support business development opportunities and marketing events.
- Serve on committees or boards for professional organizations that align with our business objectives.
- Attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
- Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourage staff to develop and deliver presentations.
Team & Talent Management
- Identify staffing needs and develop staffing plans for projects and pursuits.
- Identify needs for new hires for the team.
- Assist with or lead onboarding of new staff.
- Identify strategic candidates and lead recruiting efforts for key team hires.
- Identify and coordinate training needs and requests for staff.
- Develop career development plans for all direct reports.
- Develop workforce forecasts to identify peaks and valleys in staffing needs for the team.
- Oversee performance management, including recognition and disciplinary actions for team staff.
What Qualifications You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 15+ years of related road and highway experience, preferably including Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects, with supervisory/managerial experience.
- Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) registration; active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
- Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of engineering software relevant to road and highway design.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!Salary Range: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00We 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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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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