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Parsons Corporation · 4 months ago

Technical Director - Bridge Group

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $232K/yr

25+ years exp

Parsons Corporation is a leading firm in critical infrastructure, seeking a Technical Director for their Bridge Group. In this role, you will manage and develop structural engineering staff, oversee project pursuits, and ensure quality assurance for deliverables.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide management and direction for our structural staff

May be assigned to a large program exceeding $250 million in total installed cost as a technical task lead for bridge and wall design

Help develop and review discipline staffing budgets and staffing assignments with schedules for each project

Maintain appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed

Review and approve staff forecasting reports

Monitor the quality and progress of discipline development on projects assigned and ensure that deliverables satisfy design criteria and Owner recommendations

Work closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity

Establish standards and procedures for the structural discipline

Recommend improvements to discipline procedures associated with project development

Recruit, interview, and evaluate prospective employees

Hire, offer personnel development, conduct performance evaluations, counsel employees, take corrective actions (as required), and approve terminations

Ensure that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures

Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant and bridge task lead as required based on experience

Ensure performance within overhead budgets authorized for the structural discipline

Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program

May head a committee within the structural discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel

Perform other responsibilities of leadership associated with this position as may be appropriate

Serve as structural Task Lead on TxDOT contracts

Provide subject matter expert guidance to Project Managers and Task Leaders

Qualification

Masters’ Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer registrationBridge design softwareSupervisory experienceIndustry practicesStaff developmentCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Masters' Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and 25+ years of related work experience, including supervisory and managerial experience

Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society

Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Possess thorough knowledge of current technology and bridge design criteria

Knowledge and capability with the use of bridge specific engineering software in completing engineering assignments

Ability to work structural repair and retrofit solutions in the field with the Owner's representative and contractor