Roadway Section Manager

About the role

Parsons is seeking a Roadway Section Manager to lead a team of engineers working on expanding road and highway projects in Tennessee. The role involves leading a growing group of engineers, influencing project delivery, and driving both operational excellence and business growth.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up and approve 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of related road and highway experience, preferably including Department of Transportation (TDOT) projects, with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Tennessee 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.

Benefits

Parsons offers a competitive salary range of $134,100.00 - $241,400.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. The position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team and is open for a minimum of 3 days, with an average duration of 30 days. Parsons is committed to equal opportunity and provides growth opportunities for its employees.