Section Manager - Drainage

Parsons

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 241,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO
ESOP
401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Schedules
Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Drainage Section Manager in the United States, based in Miami, to serve as Engineer-of-Record for drainage design on transportation projects. You will lead project coordination, develop engineering documents, and mentor junior staff while building client relationships and supporting business development.

The role requires PE, 15+ years of drainage design experience including FDOT projects, and strong technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • 15+ years of progressive transportation drainage design experience, including FDOT projects.
  • Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead drainage design for complex transportation projects and manage a team.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Engineer-of-Record (EOR) for drainage design on transportation projects.
  • Lead coordination with discipline leaders, consultants, and clients through design and post-design phases.
  • Develop work plans and engineering documents; track progress and schedules.
  • Perform Quality Control reviews.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers; support career development.

Skills

Drainage design
Project leadership
Mentoring
Technical writing
Client relationships

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

FDOT projects

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:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Drainage Section Manager to join our team! In this role you will serve as Engineer-of-Record for drainage design on transportation projects, lead project coordination and document development, oversee quality control, mentor junior staff, support client relationships, and contribute to marketing and business development efforts.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Serving as Engineer-of-Record (EOR) for drainage design on transportation projects.
  • Responsible charge of task and/or project including coordination with discipline leaders, consultant/sub-consultants and coordination with the client for the full length of the design and construction (post-design) cycle.
  • Establishing work plans, oversee/lead the development of engineering documents including plans, reports and permit application packages, track project progress and schedule.
  • Perform Quality Control reviews.
  • Provide technical guidance to groups and junior engineers. Training, mentoring and coaching the team on drainage design.
  • Facilitate career development of junior engineers and designers through active mentorship, providing formal and informal feedback and seizing opportunities to develop and teach new skills.
  • Develop relationships with key clients, agencies and teaming partners.
  • Participate and/or lead marketing efforts for drainage tasks, prepare marketing materials, perform research, prepare and attend presentations, prepare fee proposals and negotiate with clients.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • BS in Civil Engineering or related field required
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 15+ years of relevant, progressive transportation drainage design experience including a strong background in FDOT projects.
  • Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead drainage design for complex transportation projects and manage a team of drainage engineers.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience as a lead technical professional for transportation drainage tasks such as the design of stormwater management systems, open and closed section drainage systems, bridge hydraulics and preparation of associated documentation.
  • Experience and/or willingness to participate in business development activities.
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
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!

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-

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.

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