Field Project Manager - Traffic Incident Management Specialist

Parsons Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$50 - $87

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Field Project Manager / Traffic Incident Management Specialist to support emergency transportation operations in Virginia. The role manages on-site activities for small projects, tasks, or subtasks of larger projects and supports efforts to improve the safety of emergency responders. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the specialist trains responders, facilitates traffic incident management teams, and participates in management of Towing and Recovery Incident Programs (TRIP). Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. The position combines field and classroom training with project coordination and client service. It includes developing training materials and presentations, delivering courses, fostering relationships among agencies and government stakeholders, developing incident management plans and communication procedures, reviewing operational guidelines, and conducting after-incident reviews. The role also supports project schedules, budgets, staffing, quality control, reporting, and resolution of project issues. This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which works collaboratively to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure with a focus on community quality of life, economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

A four-year degree in a technical or construction-related field, or equivalent, or 10+ years of related work experience.
10+ years of proven field operations experience in traffic incident management.
Three years in a leadership role at a field site.
Experience in emergency response, including public safety, Safety Service Patrol, or wrecker fleet operation and management.
Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with industry practices and regulations.
Communication skills and certification or training in developing and providing training to traffic incident responders.
Experience giving professional, formal presentations using PowerPoint or equivalent software.
Experience working in a Windows-based environment, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a project management certification program.

Responsibilities

Manage on-site activities for small projects, tasks, or subtasks of larger projects.
Train responders in the National Traffic Incident Management Responder (SHRP2) course and train emergency responders in standard operating guidelines.
Facilitate traffic incident management teams throughout the relevant states.
Participate in management of the Towing and Recovery Incident Programs (TRIP).
Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish project schedules and budgets, and monitor progress against requirements.
Develop PowerPoint presentations and training materials, and deliver presentations to large groups.
Serve as the primary instructor for emergency transportation operations training courses, including in-field and classroom instruction on traffic incident management principles.
Establish relationships with senior management within government agencies and foster working relationships among agencies.
Review and document traffic incident management standard operating guidelines, obtain statewide open road policies, and create strategic incident management plans.
Conduct after-incident reviews of major incidents.
Develop clear communication procedures for fire, police, towing and recovery, and emergency medical services agencies.
Develop project documents, processes, and procedures to support quality control and final project deliverables.
Work with the Project Manager to estimate hours for project tasks, anticipate staffing needs, identify and interview available personnel, and make assignments in line with schedule requirements.
Set objectives and conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
Chair job meetings and submit project progress summaries and pending issues to the Project Manager.
Submit monthly reports to the client and respond to client issues and expectations.
Assist the Project Manager in pricing and negotiating scope changes with the client and subcontractors.
Anticipate problems and work with the client, stakeholders, and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.
Keep the client and Project Manager informed about day-to-day project activities.
Maintain accurate records of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.