Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering

Parsons•Chicago, IL

2d•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 role focuses on highway transportation infrastructure, including projects valued up to and exceeding $500 million. Strong Illinois experience and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license are highly preferred. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely on a hybrid basis from within the region. The successful candidate will bring a broad technical and business background, extensive transportation project management experience, and strong familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation project development and funding processes. This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to improve communities, mobility, economic growth, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

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.
Broad general technical and business background.
Previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
Documented minimum of five years of responsible experience performing the duties of a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager.
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

Solid experience in Illinois.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Experience with the Illinois Tollway and Illinois Department of Transportation.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee transportation engineering and highway projects, including large-scale 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.
Manage 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.
Support document preparation, review coordination, quality control, and client relations.
Perform project and contract management duties for large-scope transportation projects.