Project Manager (Roads)

Parsons Corporation

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned roads infrastructure project.

• Oversees the design, construction, and maintenance phases of roads infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
• Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
• Responsible for project invoicing and billing, including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Oversees the establishment of the Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required, with a focus on roads infrastructure standards.
• Establishes project requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors, particularly in relation to roads infrastructure elements such as pavement design, drainage systems, and traffic management.
• Markets and secures additional work with clients, particularly in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.
• Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners in the roads infrastructure domain.
• Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
• Identifies the staffing plan for roads infrastructure projects and pursuits.
• Responsible for employee performance, including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
• Serves on committees or boards for professional organizations related to transportation and infrastructure.
• Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure, particularly in the roads infrastructure sector.
• Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff on roads infrastructure topics.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
• Collaborates with office facilities staff to address project office space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a roads infrastructure project.
• Works with key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions that would affect project cost or schedule.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings, and client presentations.
• Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintains current knowledge of project pipelines for key clients in the roads infrastructure sector.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical/business field, with a focus on transportation or infrastructure.
• 10+ years of related work experience, including significant experience in roads infrastructure projects, and a broad general technical and business background.
• Licenses and Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) registration may be required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to meet Parsons project management certification requirements.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations, particularly those related to roads infrastructure.
• Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on roads infrastructure projects.