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Job Description:

Job Posting

We are adding an APD Design Manager to oversee the full technical scope of major Roadway and Bridge projects in the Eastern US. We are a proven designer-builder-developer that offers full vertical integration to our industry partners at all levels including project financing, construction and design on major P3 and APD projects. We are respected by our clients as an organization with strong technical skills, and solid project delivery and performance.

If you are a seasoned technical design manager or project manager with at least 3 design/build or General Engineering Consulting (GEC) transportation projects under your belt, and are passionate about design, we would like to talk with you!  We are looking for a great leader to join our team; one that inspires loyalty and commitment, with experience in the pursuit capture process and project execution process to lead technical teams.  At Parsons, you can work out of a home office or a Parsons office anywhere East of the Mississippi but will be required to travel extensively to project locations, which may vary from state to state.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this technically focused role, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing win strategies, teaming and innovative solutions for major highway and bridge projects/proposals in the Eastern US. Upon award, the Design Manager will oversee the full technical scope of the entire Design/Build project, develop a detailed design schedule, and ensure the project has a successful start-up.  You will be expected to support the design process through the project, overseeing and directing technical resources, monitoring the technical aspects of the project, coordinating with contractors and owners and perform design management functions through construction.  Additional responsibilities include hiring/staffing and scheduling the design work to meet construction milestones, and regular interaction with the team to ensure engineering optimization of the design and prioritization of the design work. 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with PE License.15+ years of project management delivery experience on heavy transportation infrastructure projects (Road/Highway, or Bridge/Tunnel). Must have a proven track record of successful delivery in design/build project executions and/or GEC projects as the Design Manager on at least 3 Design/Build or GEC projects, each valued at $100M in construction cost or preferably higher.   Experience meeting operational business goals and strategizing on market development.   Considerable experience in client management, win strategies and proposal preparation.  Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related projects.   Must have considerable DOT and municipal agency experience with roadway/bridge projects. Must be willing to travel as necessary to other Parsons' offices and client locations.

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: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

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!