Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering

Parsons Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•$157,500 - $283,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to manage and oversee transportation engineering projects in the Chicago, Illinois area and for other regional clients. The position focuses on transportation infrastructure, especially large-scale highway projects, and offers hybrid remote flexibility within the region. Strong Illinois experience and an active Professional Engineer (PE) registration are highly preferred. The role requires extensive highway engineering and project management experience, including projects valued at up to and exceeding $500 million. The successful candidate will bring a broad technical and business background and will lead project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, design development, and coordination. The role also involves preparing and reviewing project documents, supporting client relations and contract negotiations, and meeting Parsons’ project management certification requirements. 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. No security clearance is required. The listed salary range is $157,500 to $283,500.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical or business field.
At least 20 years of related work experience, especially with large-scale transportation projects.
A broad general technical and business background.
Previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
At least five years of documented responsible experience performing consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager duties.
Meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration, highly preferred.
Solid experience in Illinois, highly preferred.
Active PE registration, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee transportation engineering projects in the Chicago area and for other regional clients.
Manage highway engineering projects valued up to and exceeding $500 million.
Prepare project initiation, approval, and design documents, including project study reports, project reports, and plans, specifications, and estimates.
Apply knowledge of the Illinois Department of Transportation project development and funding process.
Develop and design highway transportation projects.
Perform project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, and preparation of planning documents.
Participate in contract scope and fee negotiations for medium- and large-size projects.
Prepare documents, coordinate reviews, conduct quality control, and support client relations.