Roadway Section Manager

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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 Indiana?*
* Parsons is now accepting applications for a  
** Roadway Section Manager
** to lead a team of engineers working on our expanding portfolio of road and highway projects.

** What You'll Be Doing*
* + Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules for each project.

+ Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed.

+ Review and approve staff forecasting reports.

+ If assigned to a major program, manage all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.

+ Coordinate all discipline staffing requirements for the program.

+ Monitor the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.

+ Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or anticipated issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.

+ Ensure compliance with both Parsons and project standards and procedures.

+ Recommend improvements to department procedures.

+ Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as a technical consultant.

+ Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program.

+ Lead or participate in discipline-related committees, motivating and educating assigned personnel.

+ Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.

+ Ensure performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.

+ Support development of the pursuit pipeline and identify opportunities for the Section.

** _Business Development & Team Leadership Responsibilities_*
* + Support development of the pursuit pipeline and pursue opportunities for the Section.

+ Support win strategies and proposal development for key pursuits.

+ May serve as Capture Manager for key pursuits.

+ May serve as the main point of contact for select projects.

+ Support business development opportunities and marketing events.

+ Serve on committees or boards for professional organizations that align with our business objectives.

+ Attend key conferences for networking and brand exposure.

+ Submit abstracts to key conferences and encourage staff to develop and deliver presentations.

** _Team & Talent Management_*
* + Identify staffing needs and develop staffing plans for projects and pursuits.

+ Identify needs for new hires for the team.

+ Assist with or lead onboarding of new staff.

+ Identify strategic candidates and lead recruiting efforts for key team hires.

+ Identify and coordinate training needs and requests for staff.

+ Develop career development plans for all direct reports.

+ Develop workforce forecasts to identify peaks and valleys in staffing needs for the team.

+ Oversee performance management, including recognition and disciplinary actions for team staff.

** What Qualifications You'll Bring*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

+ 15+ years of related road and highway experience, preferably including Department of Transportation (INDOT) projects, with supervisory/managerial experience.

+ Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration; active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.

+ Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

+ Strong knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of engineering software relevant to road and highway design.

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** Security Clearance Requirement:*
* None

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