Construction

Parsons Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$134,100 - $241,400

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead engineering professionals supporting an expanding portfolio of infrastructure projects, with a focus on bridge design, build, and construction. The role oversees discipline staffing, engineering and design efforts, quality, progress, productivity, schedules, budgets, and compliance with company and project standards. For major programs, the manager coordinates engineering and design across all required disciplines. The position also contributes to business development and pursuit activities, including proposal and win-strategy support, opportunity identification, conferences, professional organizations, and potentially serving as Capture Manager or project contact. The manager leads team staffing and workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and career development. This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to connect and protect communities and promote economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
15 or more years of related bridge and INDOT-based work experience, including supervisory or managerial experience.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of engineering software used to complete engineering assignments.

Nice To Haves

Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Active membership in a professional engineering society.

Responsibilities

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.
When assigned to a major program, manage engineering and design efforts across all disciplines required for the program.
Coordinate discipline staffing requirements for the program.
Monitor the discipline’s quality and progress on projects and ensure production requirements are met.
Work with Project Managers to resolve current or forecasted issues involving staffing, quality, schedule performance, or productivity.
Ensure compliance with Parsons’ and project standards and procedures.
Recommend improvements to department procedures.
Support pre-contract and business development efforts as a technical consultant.
Participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program.
May lead a discipline committee to motivate and educate assigned personnel.
Establish standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
Ensure performance within authorized discipline overhead budgets.
Support development of the Section’s pursuit pipeline and identify opportunities.
Support pursuit win strategies and proposals; may serve as Capture Manager for a key pursuit.
May serve as the main point of contact for a project.
Support business development opportunities and marketing events.
Serve on committees or boards of professional organizations that support company objectives.
May attend conferences for networking and brand exposure; submit abstracts and encourage staff presentations.
Identify staffing needs and develop staffing plans for projects and pursuits.
Identify hiring needs, strategic candidates, and lead or assist recruiting efforts and onboarding.
Identify and coordinate staff training needs and requests.
Develop career development plans with direct reports.
Forecast workforce needs to identify staffing peaks and valleys for the team.
Manage team performance, including recognition and disciplinary efforts.