Vice President – Senior Program Director / DC Operations Manager

Parsons•Dc, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an executive to manage its Washington, D.C. office operations for Transportation Engineering. The role leads the area Transportation Engineering team and supports business strategy, growth, profit and loss performance, talent management, and operational oversight, including direction and management of large and complex projects. As a seller/doer, the position balances operational management, business development, and project management. The leader works with business and technical leadership to sustain technical and management excellence and grow a successful, sustainable business practice. The position is based in the Washington, D.C. office and involves occasional travel to client or project sites. The role provides technical leadership and project execution, builds a high-performance culture, supports strategic and operational direction, manages profitable growth, and develops key client opportunities. It also leads diverse teams, promotes accountability and collaboration, and supports company success across business units and geographies. The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to improve communities, mobility, economic growth, sustainability, and resilience.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Civil Engineering.
20+ years of experience managing diverse transportation infrastructure projects.
Track record of successful delivery of VDOT projects.
Professional registration required.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Experience leading and participating in business development activities.
Experience managing or overseeing large bridge or highway projects or programs with construction value of $500M or more.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to senior management and clients.
Sound business acumen.
Security clearance is not required.

Responsibilities

Implement safety policies and training.
Guide and oversee preparation of proposals and client presentations for pursuits.
Win and manage complex civil and structural projects aligned with area strategy.
Implement quality policies and procedures and pursue continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
Manage and direct every phase of significant projects or programs to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.
Promote technical and commercial excellence through application of Quality Assurance processes.
Establish and maintain cooperative, productive work relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders.
Work with Technical Organization leaders to staff projects appropriately.
Complete project reviews in accordance with company policies and ensure accurate business reports are prepared on schedule.
Recruit, develop, and retain top industry talent; promote learning opportunities and regularly appraise the management team, including compensation changes as appropriate.
Drive collaboration with other offices and teams and support a streamlined, efficient, and effective organizational structure.
Collaborate with the Area Manager to support annual strategic initiatives.
Work with the relevant Business Development Manager or Team to develop a business plan aligned with Area objectives.
Define office-based operational and financial goals for the office and individual direct reports, and establish plans to achieve them by identifying and prioritizing clients and prospects.
Implement and reinforce operational policies and procedures.
Review, evaluate, and approve requests, including contracts, appropriations, and expenditures, within authority and escalate other matters as appropriate.
Manage profit and loss and profitable business growth; work with Project Managers to optimize billing cycles and cash flow.
Collaborate with the relevant Business Development Manager or Team to implement a growth agenda and remain accountable for commercial success.
Measure financial performance against established objectives and ensure corrective action as needed.
Identify, develop, and maintain key accounts and maintain strong relationships with local clients.
Enhance Parsons’ industry profile and reach through participation in professional and industry organizations and related events.
Support contractor relationships regarding APD prospects and pursuits.
Lead large, diverse teams, build consensus across technical disciplines, and foster a culture of accountability.
Use communication technology, automation, and software applications to improve productivity.
Collaborate with other business units and geographies in support of company success.