Senior Design Manager

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.

• Supports pre-contract 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.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 20+ years of related work experience, including significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel.

• Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel and directing work involving complex technical situations, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are 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.