Principal Project Manager - Highway Design​/Construction - Transportation

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our actively growing team in Cincinnati supporting major transportation design and construction management programs in the East Central US region.

The selected candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of design and construction for highway projects and will be our point of contact with the client. You will be integral to executing existing work and developing new projects by assuring on‑schedule completion, within or below budget. In addition to supervising Parsons’ staff, you will build on our professional relationships with key team members and subconsultants during the program execution.

• Works with Project Managers, Regional Managers and Technical Managers to appropriately assign engineering staff for the benefit of project delivery and pursuit success.
• Collaborates with other managers within the Region to successfully plan, implement, and execute the goals, projects and pursuits of the Region.
• Collaborates with other managers to provide technical guidance and quality oversight for projects and pursuits.
• Seeks opportunities, and fosters the same for others, to make presentations and write articles to earn a reputation as an industry leader and promote Parsons as the gold standard in the industry.
• Engages and serves in leadership positions within professional organizations – seek growth opportunities, stay abreast of local industry news, engage with clients and counterparts to raise the profile of Parsons in the industry.
• Supports BD efforts in the region including target planning and teaming development in collaboration with the Regional BD Manager and other BD staff and under the direction of the Regional Manager.
• Serves as a Capture Manager and Project Manager for key pursuits and projects.
• Attends regularly scheduled key client meetings. This includes meetings for specific projects, and interaction with client staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of project pipeline for ODOT and other key clients – this includes project opportunities ranging from traditional projects to design‑build.
• Participates in writing/editing proposals, pricing and pricing reviews of proposals. Lead proposal and proposal review efforts (Pink, Red, Tiger teams) and become integral to the success of the company.
• Communicates relevant client news with East Central Region leadership team sharing information that could be important to our pursuit success.
• Participates in BD strategy meetings providing input – this includes the bi‑weekly meetings, as well as any periodic meetings that are held.
• Acts as the company representative with the client and subconsultants during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and subs.
• Participates in negotiations for teaming agreements, design services contracts with external contractors, as well as final contracts with clients.
• Serves as Design Manager or Discipline Lead for both traditional and design‑build projects to oversee project performance and execution that meet technical, schedule and financial requirements.
• Supervises and mentors direct reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio is required.
• 15+ years of related project execution and/or program management experience on ODOT and other Road/Highway or Bridge projects with experience on large‑scope design and projects.
• Diverse experience in design and project execution is required.
• ODOT experience is preferred.
• The incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to support client and project teams.

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This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

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We value our employees and want them 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.

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