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Job Description:Make an Impact. Join a Global Leader.At Parsons, we don't just build infrastructure - we create solutions that improve quality of life, drive economic growth, and enhance mobility. For over 80 years, we've partnered with Pennsylvania agencies like PennDOT and SEPTA to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient transportation projects. Now, we're looking for a dynamic leader to help us continue shaping the future of infrastructure in the region.
We are seeking a Senior Director to lead our team. Reporting to the Vice President Northeast Regional Manager, you will use your operations skills to drive business growth and lead a talented team delivering road, highway, and bridge projects across the state. The successful candidate would take over as the face of Parsons with local clients and help pursue/win new work by proactively engaging and maintaining a visible presence with PennDOT stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen to make a lasting impact. At Parsons, you'll benefit from a strong foundation of success in this region, supported by a collaborative and experienced team eager to help you thrive and continue building on our achievements.
The ideal location is our Philadelphia or Harrisburg, PA office.
What You'll Be Doing:- Lead Operations: Oversee the successful execution of transportation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Drive Business Growth: Expand Parsons' presence, leveraging key accounts and identifying new opportunities with PennDOT, SEPTA, and other local agencies.
- Foster Collaboration: Build strong relationships across business lines, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with client goals.
- Mentor and Develop Talent: Guide and support a high-performing team of engineers and project managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Achieve Operational Excellence: Manage P&L responsibilities, including meeting or exceeding sales, operating profit, margin, and DSO targets.
- Be a Seller/Doer: Balance business development and project management responsibilities, actively participating in proposals, client presentations, and project delivery.
- Innovate Solutions: Champion creative approaches to solving complex infrastructure challenges, ensuring Parsons remains a trusted partner in the region.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:- 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical/business field
- 20+ years of experience managing diverse infrastructure projects, including a proven track record of delivering large-scale PennDOT projects
- PE license in Pennsylvania
- Strong leadership with experience mentoring teams and fostering collaboration
- Background in roadway/highway, bridge or traffic design
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:- Experience meeting operational business goals and strategizing on market development including P&L ownership a plus
- Have a professional network and ability to attract top talent
Why Parsons?At Parsons, we're more than just a company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. We're driven by a shared purpose to make a difference, and we're committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive.
Ready to Join Us?If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for infrastructure and a track record of success, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of transportation in Pennsylvania
Security Clearance Requirement:None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 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 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 what's next!
Salary Range: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00
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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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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