Ohio Bridge Section Manager

Parsons; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Bridge Section Manager to lead a growing team of engineers focused on highway bridges and transportation structures in Ohio. The role emphasizes talent development, staffing alignment with project needs, and collaboration across project teams to deliver quality outcomes.

You will influence project delivery, support business development, and help shape long-term capability within the section.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of road/highway experience with heavy focus on highway bridges.
• 3–5 years of direct engineering staff and project team management.
• ODOT/Ohio PE registration; professional society membership may be required.
• Knowledge of design manuals and standards (AASHTO, ACI, etc.).
• Experience with MDX, LEAP Bridge, AASHTOWare, MicroStation/OpenRoads.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing across projects and programs.
• Review budgets, forecasts, and staffing plans.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines; provide staff support.
• Support engineering/design efforts on projects.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; meet goals.
• Address staffing, schedule, or quality concerns with PMs.
• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Improve team processes and workflows.
• Support team standards, tools, and guidance.
• Manage department resources within budgets.
• Support proposals and pursuit efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Project planning

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MDX

LEAP Bridge

AASHTOWare

MicroStation/OpenRoads

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 and work on complex problems that will have an impact on the transportation infrastructure of Ohio?

Parsons is now accepting applications for a Bridge Section Manager to lead a team of engineers working on our expanding portfolio of bridge and structural projects. Step into a pivotal leadership role where your ability to build, inspire, and guide a high-performing bridge team will directly shape the future of Ohio’s transportation infrastructure. As a Bridge Section Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a growing group of engineers, influence project delivery across a complex portfolio of bridge and transportation structural work, and drive both operational excellence and business growth within your section. This role is ideal for a leader who can strategically develop talent, align staffing and resources with business needs, foster collaboration across project teams, and serve as a trusted voice in pursuit strategy, quality, and client delivery. With the autonomy to strengthen team capability, recruit key talent, and elevate performance, you will play a central role in building a dynamic, resilient section positioned for long-term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll help support project delivery, team planning, and staff development. You’ll work closely with project managers and team members to make sure the right people are assigned to the right work, projects stay on track, and staff have the support they need to grow.

Project & Team Support

• Help plan staffing needs across projects and programs.
• Review staffing schedules, budgets, and forecasts to ensure teams are set up for success.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines, including temporary support when needed.
• Support engineering and design efforts across assigned projects or programs.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and productivity to help teams meet goals.
• Partner with Project Managers to proactively address staffing, schedule, or quality concerns.
• Ensure work aligns with company and project standards and procedures.
• Help identify opportunities to improve team processes and ways of working.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and discipline-related activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of team standards, tools, and guidance.
• Help manage department resources in line with approved budgets.

Business Development Support

• Contribute to proposal and pursuit efforts for upcoming opportunities.
• Help identify and support new business opportunities for the team.
• Provide technical input during pre-contract or business development activities as needed.
• Represent the team at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Encourage knowledge sharing through presentations, conference abstracts, and professional involvement.

Team & Talent Development

• Mentor and support engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Help identify staffing needs for current and future projects.
• Support hiring efforts, including recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Coordinate training and development opportunities for staff.
• Partner with direct reports to create individualized career development plans.
• Forecast workload trends to help balance team capacity.
• Support performance management through coaching, recognition, and ongoing feedback.

What Qualifications You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of related road and highway experience, with a heavy focus on highway bridges, preferably including Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects
• 3 to 5 years of experience directly managing engineering staff and project teams
• Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) registration; active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations (e.g. ODOT design manuals, National Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO, ACI, etc.), and standard practices.
• Strong knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of engineering software relevant to bridge design (e.g., MDX, LEAP Bridge, AASHTOWare and MicroStation/OpenRoads).
• Established relationships with ODOT Central Office and District staff is a plus

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—including to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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
• holidays

to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest

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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