Michigan Transportation Engineering and Operations Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Michigan Transportation Engineering and Operations Lead based out of our Troy, MI office!  Are you a leader who has successfully delivered major transportation projects for Michigan DOT and other local agencies?  Do you like using your business development savvy and operations management skills to implement strategies for business growth and performance?  Are you drawn to opportunities, innovation, and new value creation?  If so, Parsons has the perfect role for you.

Overview:

Parsons has been improving the region’s highways and bridges for more than 80 years.  As a full-service engineering company, we serve as an extension of our customers’ staff to help plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure that improves quality of life, promotes economic growth, enhances mobility, achieves sustainability and resiliency standards, and supports our customers’ visions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Michigan Transportation Engineering and Operations Lead within our Northeast operations. This Professional Engineer will report  to the Northeast Regional Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the operational aspects of  projects and  staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil transportation engineering, with specialized expertise in design and project management of  highway and/or bridge projects. As the Michigan Operations Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of projects, fostering collaboration within the team, profitability and growth of the operation through winning new projects and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.  Additional responsibilities include leveraging key accounts, closely coordinating and collaborating across business lines while providing innovative leadership.  The successful candidate will mentor and develop an established group delivering bridge, tunnel, road, and highway infrastructure programs in Michigan and support other regions on their on-going projects.  Our Operations Lead must be an effective “seller/doer” and be able to balance business development, operational management, and project management responsibilities simultaneously.

The ideal location for this position is our Troy, MI office, but a hybrid option with telecommuting is available for the right candidate.

We have an established management and project delivery team that will support leadership initiatives and business imperatives.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, with considerable work experience in Michigan and/or neighboring states.
• 15+ years of managing diverse transportation infrastructure projects with a track record of successful delivery of MDOT projects.
• Demonstrable experience meeting operational business goals and strategizing on market development.  Experience must include P&L ownership and the ability to meet or exceed sales, operating profit & margin, and DSO targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience leading and participating in business development activities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.

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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 collaborative teams, both within the company and w