Project Manager/Program Director

Parsons; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to lead transportation infrastructure projects in Northern California. The role supports CALTRANS and regional clients, with hybrid remote work options within the region.

The candidate will manage highway projects of substantial scope, requiring a PE, strong communication, and contract management skills to drive delivery and client relations.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field.
• At least 20 years of related work experience on large-scale transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation engineering programs in Northern California.
• Manage projects with values up to and exceeding $500 million.
• Coordinate with CALTRANS and regional clients and manage design documents.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

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.

Project Manager/Program Director - Transportation Infrastructure - Oakland, California

Opportunity : Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to manage and oversee transportation engineering projects in the Northern California region, supporting CALTRANS , and other regional clients as well. Solid experience in California is highly preferred, with an active PE. This role offers the flexibility to work virtually or hybrid remote from within the region as well.

Responsibilities :

• Extensive experience in highway engineering, and management of these projects in values up to and exceeding 500 Million.
• Expertise in the preparation of project initiation, approval, and design documents, including project study reports, project reports, and plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Extensive knowledge of California Department of Transportation project development and funding process
• Strong technical and project management background in developing and designing highway transportation projects.
• Command of excellent managerial, communication, and problem-solving skills and experience with project management involving project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, and the preparation of planning documents.
• Participate in contract scope and fee negotiations for medium- and large-size projects, with routine involvement in document preparation, review coordination, quality control, and client relations.

Requirements :

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 20 years or more of related work experience is required, especially with large scale transportation projects. Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
• Documented minimum of last five (5) years of responsible experience performing the duties as a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Skills/ Competencies :

• Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

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: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00

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

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-