Principal Roadway Engineer

Parsons•Troy, MI

About The Position

Parsons is now hiring a Principal Roadway Engineer to join our Troy, Michigan team ! This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the largest engineering firms in the world, joining a highly-experienced, collaborative, and truly flexible team, working on major projects that will impact the infrastructure of your own community and beyond.

Requirements

4-year degree in Civil or Roadway Engineering (or related field)
10+ years of related field engineering experience, a broad general engineering background
PE registration
Relevant experience in project engineering for State DOT work
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity in a project engineering role
Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software for project use or project use

Responsibilities

Developing the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned roadway project elements , and monitoring progress to meet schedule and budget requirements
Identifying and documenting changes in scope
Determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress
Interfacing with Procurement and Subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors
Participating in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability
Reviewing work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable
Monitoring productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and making reassignments as project needs arise
Conducting performance evaluations, taking corrective action as necessary, and recommending salary action
Providing training and development opportunities for assigned personnel
Coordinating the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company
Assist the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study
Participate in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project
Ensure client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines
Expedite distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager
Act as Project Manager's deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc.
Understand the client's business goals in order to enhance the project work
Prepare technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management
Obtain, analyze, and circulate technical and contractual information to project disciplines
Review and approve change orders
Notify project management and other affected personnel of all changes
Participate regularly in decision-making meetings with the client and project management
May manage a subtask of a significantly large and complex project or study in accordance with contractual obligations