Project Manager/Program Director

Parsons Corporation•Oakland, CA

8d•$157,500 - $283,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to manage and oversee transportation engineering projects in the Northern California region, supporting CALTRANS, and other regional clients as well. Solid experience in California is highly preferred, with an active PE. This role offers the flexibility to work virtually or hybrid remote from within the region as well. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 20 years or more of related work experience is required, especially with large scale transportation projects.
Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
Documented minimum of last five (5) years of responsible experience performing the duties as a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.
Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

Nice To Haves

Solid experience in California is highly preferred, with an active PE.

Responsibilities

Extensive experience in highway engineering, and management of these projects in values up to and exceeding 500 Million.
Expertise in the preparation of project initiation, approval, and design documents, including project study reports, project reports, and plans, specifications, and estimates.
Extensive knowledge of California Department of Transportation project development and funding process
Strong technical and project management background in developing and designing highway transportation projects.
Command of excellent managerial, communication, and problem-solving skills and experience with project management involving project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, and the preparation of planning documents.
Participate in contract scope and fee negotiations for medium- and large-size projects, with routine involvement in document preparation, review coordination, quality control, and client relations.