Bridge Section Manager

Parsons•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Ready to take your engineering and leadership experience to the next level to work on major regional projects with a world-class team? Parsons is now hiring a Bridge Section Manager who can lead a team of professionals working on our expanding portfolio of infrastructure projects! This 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!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field)
15+ years of related Bridge, IN DOT based work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity
Excellent written and oral communications skills
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

Responsibilities

Reviewing and approving discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project
Maintaining appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed
Reviewing and approving staff forecasting reports
If assigned to a major program, managing all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program
Coordinating all discipline staffing requirements for the program
Monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied
Working closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity
Ensuring compliance with both Parsons’ and the Project standards and procedures
Recommending improvements to department procedures
Supporting pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant
Actively participating in and promoting the Quality Improvement Program
May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel
Monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied
Establishing standards and procedures manuals for the discipline
Recommending improvements to department procedures
Ensuring performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline
Supporting development of pursuit pipeline and mining opportunities for the Section
Business Development Responsibilities
Support development of pursuit pipeline and mining opportunities for the Section
Support Win Strategy and supports Proposals for a pursuit
May serve as Capture Manager for a key pursuit
May serve as main point of contact for project
Support business development opportunities and marketing events
Serve on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives
May attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure
Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff
Identify the needs to develop a staffing plan for projects and pursuits for Teams projects
Identify the need for new hires for the Team
Assist or lead on-boarding of new staff
Identify strategic potential candidates to hire and lead recruiting efforts for these key Team hires.
Identify and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
Develop career development plans with all direct reports
Develop workforce forecasting to identify peaks and valleys of staffing needs for their Team.
Responsible for performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts for Team Staff