Roadway Project Manager

Parsons Corporation

$125K — $225K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years in the transportation industry, particularly regional work
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in IN, OH, or TN
  • Experience in project delivery
  • Knowledge of state-specific design standards
  • Strong communication skills for client and subcontractor interactions
  • Familiarity with project-related administrative tasks such as budget and staffing

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the company representative for clients and subcontractors during project phases
  • Collaborate with discipline leads to negotiate and monitor project scope and budgets
  • Review technical project deliverables to ensure compliance with standards
  • Follow up on project commitments and instructions
  • Assign project tasks based on team strengths
  • Oversee the execution of project tasks and deliverables
  • Mentor junior staff to foster a high-performance culture
  • Ensure adherence to quality processes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead monthly financial and project performance reporting

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Paid holidays to accommodate personal schedules
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for a Roadway Project Manager to join either our Indianapolis, Akron, Cincinnati, or Memphis offices to support major regional transportation infrastructure projects!

What You'll Be Doing:
  • 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 relevant DOT 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.
  • Lead the monthly reporting of project financials and metrics.
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related technical field)
  • 10+ years of total experience in the transportation industry, relevant regional experience required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required (IN, OH, or TN)
  • Experience in project delivery
  • Background in technical design, including knowledge of state-specific design standards
  • 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
  • Local DOT experience


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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!

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