Engineering Manager - Bridge Design/Build/Construction

Parsons; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Engineering Manager in Indiana to lead a team on major regional infrastructure projects. You will oversee staffing budgets, forecasts, and cross-discipline coordination with Project Managers to ensure on-time, quality delivery.

The role requires a Civil/Structural background with 15+ years in bridge projects, PE certification, and strong communication skills. Parsons emphasizes growth, collaboration, and delivering critical infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field).
• 15+ years in Bridge/INDOT projects with supervisory experience.
• Indiana PE registration and active professional society membership may be required.
• Proven ability to supervise and manage teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of current engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Review staffing budgets and schedules for each project.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temp personnel.
• Coordinate discipline staffing for programs and projects.
• Ensure quality and progress of discipline work across projects.
• Work with Project Managers to resolve staffing, quality, and schedule issues.
• Support pre-contract and business development efforts as needed.
• Promote the Quality Improvement Program and department procedures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Bridge engineering

Project supervision

PE registration

Technical communication

Industry regulations

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description

Ready to take your engineering and leadership experience to the next level to work on major regional projects with a world-class team? Parsons is now hiring an Engineering Manager who can lead a team of professionals working on our expanding portfolio of infrastructure projects!

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing and approving discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project
• Maintaining appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed
• Reviewing and approving staff forecasting reports
• If assigned to a major program, managing all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program
• Coordinating all discipline staffing requirements for the program
• Monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied
• Working closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity
• Ensuring compliance with both Parsons’ and the Project standards and procedures
• Recommending improvements to department procedures
• Supporting pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant
• Actively participating in and promoting the Quality Improvement Program
• May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel
• Monitoring the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied
• Establishing standards and procedures manuals for the discipline
• Recommending improvements to department procedures
• Ensuring performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline
• Supporting development of pursuit pipeline and mining opportunities for theSection

Business Development Responsibilities

• Support development of pursuit pipeline and mining opportunities for the Section
• Support Win Strategy and supports Proposals for a pursuit
• May serve as Capture Manager for a key pursuit
• May serve as main point of contact for project
• Support business development opportunities and marketing events
• Serve on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives
• May attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure
• Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff
• Identify the needs to develop a staffing plan for projects and pursuits for Teams projects
• Identify the need for new hires for the Team
• Assist or lead on-boarding of new staff
• Identify strategic potential candidates to hire and lead recruiting efforts for these key Team hires.
• Identify and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
• Develop career development plans with all direct reports
• Develop workforce forecasting to identify peaks and valleys of staffing needs for their Team.
• Responsible for performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts for Team Staff

What Qualifications You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related field)
• 15+ years of related Bridge, INDOT basedwork experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
• IndianaProfessional Engineer (PE) registrationwith active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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