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Job Description:

Vice President, Civil Department Manager New York Region

Parsons is a recognized leader in the design and delivery of major civil/highway projects in the region. We are respected by our clients as an organization with strong technical skills, solid project delivery, impeccable ethics and excellent performance. We have delivered some of the most significant projects across New York State that improved highways, strengthened bridges, modernized transit operations, reconnected communities, upgraded electrical systems, and safeguarded natural resources for New Yorkers to use and enjoy. Our Civil/Highway Group in New York has carried out a significant effort and contributed to the quality of life in upstate New York on the I-81 Viaduct Project, the largest & most ambitious construction projects ever undertaken by New York State Department of Transportation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Parsons is looking for a seasoned New York state civil/highway executive to join our team.  Replacing a long-standing New York region Executive, you will interface with clients, develop opportunities, strategize teaming and manage multiple design projects from planning through completion.  Supported by our strong design team, you and your team of project managers will play a key role in growing our business with key New York agencies including the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC). We are currently working with these agencies on highway improvement projects and want to take advantage of our existing relationships to pursue more civil/highway projects using a strategy that you would help shape. In this role, you would report directly to the Regional Manager, and interact externally directly with client project managers and executives, and internally with project managers and department leads.

The ideal location for this this job is in our New York City office and for the right candidate a hybrid option is possible.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

20 + years of engineering experience delivering major highway projects for NYSDOT & NYCDOT and/or NYCDDC

Proven background leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high-profile projects

Able to determine winning strategies, teams, budgets, delivery approaches and staffing requirements  

A good people leader – succession planning, reward those who perform; coach those who have development needs

Deep background managing the environmental, social and economic impacts (EIS) components of projects

Registered Professional Engineer in NY

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

Recognized as a leader in the New York road and highway community

Experience managing and running a traffic group

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: 

$179,800.00 - $343,700.00

This position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

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!