Houston, TX, US
13 days ago
Project Manager - Traffic Engineering
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Job Description:

Parsons Project Managers are versatile and enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, collaborative and team-oriented environment. Candidates should have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills, and a demonstrated technical background in areas of Traffic design and/or associated disciplines.  This is a great opportunity for Project Manager or Senior Engineers looking to take the next step in your career while utilizing your project delivery experience, technical background, sense of ownership, and experience working with junior staff. Our Project Managers have ultimate responsibility for overall project delivery. PMs are hands-on with technical delivery and monitor financial performance. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical performance, scope and schedule development, scope and schedule management, and financial metrics and performance of projects. You will plan and execute assigned projects being mindful of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Delivery experience with TxDOT projects is preferred. Parsons and our Houston office has cultivated an excellent culture of mentorship, organic growth and employee development. In this role, there is opportunity for additional responsibilities and growth within the organization based on performance and results. 

Responsibilities:  

Act as a company representative with the client and subcontractors during project execution, leading external and internal meetings and discussions. 

Work with discipline leads and project engineers to develop, negotiate and monitor scope, schedule and budgets on TxDOT projects. 

Oversee and review technical project deliverables, including ensuring that all applicable technical standards are followed and monitoring productivity and progress. 

Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. 

Assigns tasks and responsibilities to the project team after careful assessment of project requirements and team qualifications and strengths. Ultimately responsible for execution of project tasks and deliverables. 

Act as a mentor to junior staff and enhance the current high-performance culture. 

Ensure all quality processes and requirements are continuously followed. 

Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related technical field) 

10+ years of total experience in the industry 

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required 

Experience in project delivery 

Background in technical design, including knowledge of traffic modeling, and other technical design projects

Excellent written and oral communicator with experience interfacing with the client or subcontractors 

Some exposure to business and administrative project-related tasks, which may include scope, schedule, budget, and staffing 

TxDOT experience is required 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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—APPLY TODAY!
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