Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering

Parsons Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 284,000; 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 Corporation seeks a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to lead transportation infrastructure projects in the Chicago, IL area and surrounding region. The role requires an active PE, extensive highway project leadership, and the ability to manage large budgets with a hybrid work arrangement.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in large-scale transportation projects, experience with IDOT tollways, and a track record in contract scope/fee negotiations.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 20+ years of large transportation project experience.
• PE registration is highly preferred.
• Experience with Illinois Tollway and Illinois DOT is strongly preferred.
• Last 5 years as a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage transportation engineering projects worth large-scale budgets.
• Prepare project initiation, approval, and design documents including studies, reports, plans, specs, and estimates.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of IDOT project development and funding processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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:

Project Manager/Program Director – Transportation Infrastructure

Opportunity :

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a highly experienced Project Manager/Program Director to manage and oversee transportation engineering projects in the Chicago, IL Area, and other regional clients as well. Solid experience in Illinois is highly preferred, with an active PE. This role offers the flexibility to work 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 Illinois 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.
• Illinois Tollway and Illinois Department of Transportation experience strongly preferred.
• 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:

NoneThis 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 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—