Program Director, Roads and Highways, Houston

Parsons Corporation•Houston, TX

1d•$157,500 - $283,500•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Program Director for its Houston, Texas office to lead the Houston regional office of the infrastructure group and coordinate with other discipline groups reporting to that office. The role oversees teams of professionals and all phases of large-scale infrastructure projects and programs in the Mobility Solutions Market, which provides planning, design, program management, construction management, and software solutions to infrastructure clients, primarily in North America. Projects may use integrated delivery models, including public-private partnerships, design-build, and construction management at-risk, as well as traditional delivery. The Program Director represents Parsons with clients, subcontractors, and regional organizations; manages project managers and staff; supports client pursuits and business development; and directs business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions across assigned projects. The position is responsible for project plans, resources, deliverables, budgets, schedules, quality, cost, and progress monitoring, while supporting employee hiring, development, evaluation, and performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
20 or more years of related work experience, including supervisory or managerial experience.
Professional Engineer license required.
Proven ability to manage a large group of engineering or technical personnel.
Experience directing work involving complex technical situations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software used for engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

Represent the company to clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
Represent the company in the Houston region in collaboration with other disciplines at association meetings, luncheons, political functions, and other activities.
Act as functional manager for project managers within the Houston infrastructure group.
Provide input on TxDOT and regional client pursuits, serve as project manager as needed, and participate in proposals where relevant discipline experience is required.
Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors.
Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with assigned projects.
Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients.
Oversee establishment of project execution, health and safety, quality assurance/quality control, and other required plans and documents with the Houston office administrator.
Establish program requirements for assigned project areas and monitor draft and final deliverables for compliance.
Plan, direct, supervise, and control business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.
Assign execution responsibilities to key subordinates based on assessment of their qualifications and strengths.
Provide input to subordinate performance reviews and development plans.
Handle field responsibilities such as labor relations, local procurement, and payroll operations when required.
Mobilize company resources through coordination with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries to form project teams.
Discuss required qualifications for key project positions with profit center and department managers.
Coordinate with office facilities staff regarding project space requirements.
Work with managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop project budgets, schedules, and plans.
Ensure projects meet or exceed goals established in project plans.
Develop and execute action plans with key project personnel to address potential cost overruns or delays and significant scope changes.
Advise clients and company management about project changes and maintain current and timely change orders.
Promote technical and commercial excellence through quality assurance processes.
Monitor and report project activity, significant milestones, and conditions affecting cost or schedule to management.
Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
Recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire employees; provide personnel development; conduct performance evaluations; counsel employees; take corrective actions as required; approve terminations; and ensure new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.