New Jersey Structural Department Lead

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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.