Program Director, Roads and Highways, Houston

Parsons•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 regional office of the infrastructure group and coordinate with other disciplines. The role oversees large-scale projects and programs through all phases and serves as a company representative to clients, subcontractors, regional organizations, and public and regulatory stakeholders. The Program Director provides functional management for project managers in the Houston infrastructure group and contributes to client pursuits, proposals, and business development. The position directs business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions across assigned projects. It establishes program requirements, oversees execution and quality plans, monitors deliverables and project progress, and works with project teams to manage budgets, schedules, scope changes, risks, and corrective actions. The role also includes recruiting and hiring employees, supporting employee development and performance reviews, and coordinating staffing and office resources. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, and payroll operations when required. This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to connect and protect communities, promote economic growth, enhance mobility, and increase sustainability and resiliency. Salary range: $157,500–$283,500.

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.
Ability to direct 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 engineering software used to complete engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

Represent the company to clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
Represent the company in the Houston region at association meetings, luncheons, political functions, and other participating activities, in collaboration with other disciplines.
Act as functional manager for project managers in the Houston infrastructure group.
Contribute to TxDOT and regional client pursuits, serve as project manager when needed, and participate in proposals where relevant discipline experience is needed.
Negotiate scope-of-work changes 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 Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans, and other required documents, working with the Houston office administrator.
Establish program requirements for projects under direction and monitor draft and final deliverables for compliance with those criteria.
Plan, direct, supervise, and control business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.
Assign responsibility for executing project plans 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 capable of delivering effective, quality work.
Discuss required qualifications for key project positions with profit center and department managers.
Coordinate with office facilities staff to address 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.
Work with key project personnel to develop and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays, or significant scope changes.
Advise clients and company management of changes affecting projects.
Maintain current and timely change orders.
Promote technical and commercial excellence through quality assurance processes.
Monitor and report project activity and milestones to management, including conditions that could affect cost or schedule.
Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
Recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire prospective employees; provide personnel development, conduct performance evaluations, counsel employees, take corrective action as required, and approve terminations.
Ensure new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.