Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
4 days ago
$144,800 - $260,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
19,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
engineering design
staffing management
quality assurance
business development
standards development
capture management
Parsons is seeking a Roadway Section Manager to lead a team of engineers on our expanding portfolio of road and highway projects in Indiana. The role involves reviewing and approving staffing budget estimates, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, and managing all engineering and design efforts for major programs. You will coordinate discipline staffing requirements, monitor quality and progress, and collaborate with Project Managers to resolve issues related to staffing, quality, schedule, or productivity.
You will also support pre‑contract and business development activities, act as a technical consultant, and promote the Quality Improvement Program. Leadership duties include leading discipline‑related committees, establishing standards and procedures, and ensuring performance stays within authorized overhead budgets. Additionally, you will help develop the pursuit pipeline, support win strategies, and may serve as Capture Manager or primary project contact.
Team and talent management is a key focus: you will identify staffing needs, develop hiring plans, lead onboarding, recruit strategic candidates, coordinate training, and create career development plans for direct reports. Performance management, including recognition and disciplinary actions, will be overseen, along with workforce forecasting to anticipate staffing peaks and valleys.
- Review and approve staffing budget estimates and assignment schedules.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel.
- Manage all engineering and design efforts for major roadway programs.
- Coordinate discipline staffing requirements and monitor quality and progress.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve staffing, schedule, and productivity issues.
- Ensure compliance with Parsons and project standards; recommend procedural improvements.
- Support pre‑contract and business development as a technical consultant.
- Promote and participate in the Quality Improvement Program and discipline committees.
- Establish and maintain standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
- Develop pursuit pipeline, support win strategies, and act as Capture Manager when needed.
- Identify staffing needs, lead hiring, onboarding, and recruitment for the team.
- Create career development plans and oversee performance management for direct reports.
Requirements
bachelor's
15+ yrs
ohio pe
communication
supervisory
engineering software
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, has 15+ years of road and highway experience (preferably ODOT projects), and possesses Ohio Professional Engineer registration. Proven supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and deep knowledge of industry practices, regulations, and engineering software are required. No security clearance is needed.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15+ years of road/highway experience.
- Possess Ohio Professional Engineer registration and strong communication skills.
Benefits
Parsons offers a salary range of $144,800 to $260,600 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. As an equal opportunity employer, we value employee wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities. Join us to help shape critical infrastructure that improves communities, promotes economic growth, and enhances mobility and resilience.
- Receive a salary between $144,800 and $260,600 plus comprehensive benefits.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1944 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.
$6 Billion Annual
Revenue Figure
The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Free Space Shuttle Move
Notable Achievement
The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.
- Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
- It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
- Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
- Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
- The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.
Culture + Values
- Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
- Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
- Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
- Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
- Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.
Environment + Sustainability
50% Reduction
Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.
100% Renewable
Electricity Sourcing by 2028
A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.
90% Reduction
Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045
Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.
Net-Zero Goal
GHG Emissions by 2045
Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
- Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
- Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.
Inclusion & Diversity
34% increase
Diversity Representation
The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.
33% increase
Women in Leadership
Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.
50% diverse
Executive Leadership
The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.
100% score
Human Rights Campaign Index
The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
- Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
- Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
- Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.