Senior Engineering Manager - Rail /Aviation Civil

Company: Parsons Oman
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.Job Description:Senior Engineering Manager - Rail/Aviation CivilWe are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to support our Rail/Transit and Aviation projects across the Midwest as well as other projects around the country. Join our expanding Chicago transportation team to support design, construction and maintenance for these types of capital improvements. This is a key role on our engineering team and the successful candidate must have a strong background in light rail transit programs as well as airside and landside aviation infrastructure. Parsons' extensive experience in this field, combined with your management and technical guidance, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Engineering Managers to be versatile as well as have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills. In this role you will provide management and direction for one or more infrastructure improvements.Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project. Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
• Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
• Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity.
• Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline. Recommends improvements to department procedures. Supervises the preparation of the discipline's annual salary plan and controls salary actions within the approved plan.
• Responsible for overall managerial and technical direction of the discipline.
• Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
• Supports precontract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
• Ensures performance within overhead budgets assigned to the discipline.
• Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program.
• Heads a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.
• Assist or Lead Client and Project Development initiatives to grow the practice.
• Short-term travel may be required.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field); Masters Degree preferred.
  • 20+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
  • Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel.
  • Professional Illinois Engineer registration.
  • Site/Civil Engineering experience at O'Hare and Midway International Airports (preferred).
  • Site/Civil Engineering experience on Light Rail, High-Speed Rail or Commuter Rail programs (preferred).
  • Roadway/Highway experience is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations is required.
  • Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Not Applicable/None.This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.Salary Range:$126,600.00 - $227,900.00.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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.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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