Senior Program Director

Parsons Corporation

$176K — $332K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 20+ years of relevant experience, especially in large-scale transportation.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Experience managing major infrastructure projects worth over $500 million.
  • Strong technical and project management background in highway transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead complex transportation projects in Southern California.
  • Provide project and program leadership to align with overall vision and objectives.
  • Establish project structure, controls, and accountability measures.
  • Collaborate with managers and engineers to develop project budgets and schedules.
  • Assign and manage staff effectively to deliver the project or program.
  • Act as the Company representative with clients and subcontractors during execution.
  • Ensure adherence to project instructions and commitments.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Flexible work schedules to accommodate lifestyle.
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Our Parsons Corona office is seeking to hire a highly experienced Senior Program Director to manage and oversee large projects or programs in the Southern California region. Solid experience in California and with Caltrans is highly preferred. .

Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for overseeing and leading complex transportation projects.
  • Provides project and program leadership to meet the overall vision and goals.
  • Establishes and provides the project structure, controls and accountability.
  • Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
  • Assigns and manages staff to effectively deliver the project or program.
  • Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
  • Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
  • Promoting technical and commercial excellence on the project


Requirements :

  • 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 20 years or more of related work experience is required, especially with large scale transportation projects Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
  • Professional Engineer ( PE) registration in Califorinia, or the ability to achieve within 1 year


Skills/ Competencies :
  • Extensive experience in management of individual major infrastructure projects or multifaceted programs with values up to and exceeding $500 Million.
  • Demonstrated command of managerial, communication, and problem-solving skills overseeing complex transportation projects.
  • Experience delivering projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, such as design-build, CMGC, progressive design-build, etc.
  • Experience involving project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, and the preparation of planning documents.
  • Experience and expertise in all facets of project delivery and program management, including providing strategic vision and leadership.
  • Knowledge of California Department of Transportation project development processes
  • A strong technical and project management background in developing and designing highway transportation projects.


Note: The position will be required to work from a project specific location in Corona, CA

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

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!

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