New Jersey Structural Department Lead

Location: US - NJ, Newark

Remote Type: Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Parsons' NY/NJ Region has been incredibly successful in recent months and is seeking a Structural Department Lead to support complex, transformational projects that will help shape New Jersey for generations to come. Learn more about our signature projects by applying below!

Position Overview: Parsons' New York bridge team is renowned as a Center of Excellence with over 100 years of experience, and our NJ office is considered a direct extension of that team. The successful applicant will play a significant role in the Newark Bay Bridge Replacement for the NJTA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and present concepts and project progress reports to the highest levels of relevant agencies.
• Provide immediate feedback, incorporate client feedback, and lead teams of 5-10 engineers.
• Prepare preliminary and final design contract documents.
• Maintain a presence in appropriate professional industry organizations.
• Serve as a project manager for the delivery of projects for noted agencies.
• Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules.
• Monitor the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring production requirements are met and implementing Parsons Quality procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to resolve any issues related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Provide overall managerial and technical direction for the discipline.
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate prospective employees, offer personnel development, conduct performance evaluations, and take corrective action as required.
• Ensure new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
• Establish standards and procedures manuals for the discipline and recommend improvements to department procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with extensive experience in client-facing roles for NJTA, NJDOT, and relevant NJ counties.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of New Jersey.
• Demonstrated success in leading the technical development for projects exceeding $25 million in total installed cost for one or more of the listed agencies.

How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume today.

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: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

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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