Full-Time

Transportation Practice Leader

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$136.2k - $245.2kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Hybrid and telecommute options available for the right candidate.

Category
Transportation Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field.
  • 15+ years of managing diverse infrastructure projects with a track record of successful project delivery on Ohio projects.
  • Demonstrable experience meeting operational business goals and strategizing on market development. Experience must include P&L ownership and the ability to meet or exceed sales, operating profit & margin, and DSO targets.
  • Able to foster collaboration across multiple market sectors and business lines including our Rail, Aviation, Industrial, and Federal Solutions groups.
  • Experience leading and participating in business development activities.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio, with considerable experience in the Ohio Market.
Responsibilities
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget of highway projects.
  • Develop scope and fee and negotiate new contracts.
  • Client management.
  • Change order management.
  • Identify staffing requirements.
  • Work with other Project Managers, technical managers and Regional Manager to appropriately assign engineering staff for the benefit of project delivery and pursuit success.
  • Collaborate with other managers within the Region to successfully plan, implement, and execute the goals, projects and pursuits of the Region.
  • Identify and support implementation of technology initiatives applicable to the advancement of the transportation practice.
  • Lead the transportation team in Cincinnati.
  • Grow headcount by recruiting and retaining top talent.
  • Collaborate with other managers to provide technical guidance and quality oversight for projects and pursuits.
  • Seek opportunities, and foster same for others, to make presentations and write articles to earn a reputation as an industry leader and promote Parsons as the gold standard in the industry.
  • Engage and serve in leadership positions within professional organizations – seek growth opportunities, stay abreast of local industry news, engage with clients and counterparts to raise the profile of Parsons in the industry.
  • Support BD efforts in the region including target planning and teaming development in collaboration with the BD staff and under the direction of the Regional Manager.
  • Serve as a Capture Manager and Project Manager for key pursuits.
  • Attend regularly scheduled key client meetings. This includes meetings for specific projects, and interaction with client staff.
  • Maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients – this includes project opportunities ranging from traditional projects to APD.
  • Participate in writing/editing proposals, pricing and pricing reviews of proposals.
  • Lead proposal and proposal review efforts (Pink, Red, Tiger teams) and become integral to the success of the company.
  • Communicate relevant client news with Operations and Business Development sharing information that could be important to our pursuit success.
  • Participate in BD strategy meetings providing Operations input– this includes the bi-weekly meetings, as well as any periodic meetings that are held.

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their expertise includes systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons focuses on delivering valuable solutions that tackle complex challenges in security and infrastructure, generating revenue through contracts with government agencies and commercial entities. A key aspect of Parsons' approach is the use of artificial intelligence to improve operations and drive innovation, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and preparing data for AI applications to enhance efficiency and security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parsons secured a $23M contract with Caltrans for infrastructure services.
  • The company formed a joint venture for a $8B Antarctica contract opportunity.
  • Parsons is positioned to benefit from the growing smart city market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the defense sector may impact Parsons' market share.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to potential budget cuts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt supply chains for defense projects.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operations and drive innovation across industries.
  • Parsons has a strong track record with government and commercial clients.

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