Roadway Section Manager

Parsons•Indianapolis, IN

10h

About The Position

Ready to take your engineering and leadership experience to the next level and work on complex problems that will have an impact on the transportation infrastructure of Indiana? Parsons is now accepting applications for a Roadway Section Manager to lead a team of engineers working on our expanding portfolio of road and highway projects. What You'll Be Doing Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules for each project. Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed. Review and approve staff forecasting reports. If assigned to a major program, manage all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program. Coordinate all discipline staffing requirements for the program. Monitor the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied. Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or anticipated issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity. Ensure compliance with both Parsons and project standards and procedures. Recommend improvements to department procedures. Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as a technical consultant. Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program. Lead or participate in discipline-related committees, motivating and educating assigned personnel. Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Ensure performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline. Support development of the pursuit pipeline and identify opportunities for the Section. Business Development & Team Leadership Responsibilities Support development of the pursuit pipeline and pursue opportunities for the Section. Support win strategies and proposal development for key pursuits. May serve as Capture Manager for key pursuits. May serve as the main point of contact for select projects. Support business development opportunities and marketing events. Serve on committees or boards for professional organizations that align with our business objectives. Attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure. Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourage staff to develop and deliver presentations. Team & Talent Management Identify staffing needs and develop staffing plans for projects and pursuits. Identify needs for new hires for the team. Assist with or lead onboarding of new staff. Identify strategic candidates and lead recruiting efforts for key team hires. Identify and coordinate training needs and requests for staff. Develop career development plans for all direct reports. Develop workforce forecasts to identify peaks and valleys in staffing needs for the team. Oversee performance management, including recognition and disciplinary actions for team staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of related road and highway experience, preferably including Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects, with supervisory/managerial experience.
Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) registration; active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Strong knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of engineering software relevant to road and highway design.

Responsibilities

Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules for each project.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed.
Review and approve staff forecasting reports.
If assigned to a major program, manage all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.
Coordinate all discipline staffing requirements for the program.
Monitor the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or anticipated issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
Ensure compliance with both Parsons and project standards and procedures.
Recommend improvements to department procedures.
Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as a technical consultant.
Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program.
Lead or participate in discipline-related committees, motivating and educating assigned personnel.
Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
Ensure performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.
Support development of the pursuit pipeline and identify opportunities for the Section.
Support development of the pursuit pipeline and pursue opportunities for the Section.
Support win strategies and proposal development for key pursuits.
May serve as Capture Manager for key pursuits.
May serve as the main point of contact for select projects.
Support business development opportunities and marketing events.
Serve on committees or boards for professional organizations that align with our business objectives.
Attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourage staff to develop and deliver presentations.
Identify staffing needs and develop staffing plans for projects and pursuits.
Identify needs for new hires for the team.
Assist with or lead onboarding of new staff.
Identify strategic candidates and lead recruiting efforts for key team hires.
Identify and coordinate training needs and requests for staff.
Develop career development plans for all direct reports.
Develop workforce forecasts to identify peaks and valleys in staffing needs for the team.
Oversee performance management, including recognition and disciplinary actions for team staff.