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Job Description:
Our Parsons Corona office is seeking to hire a highly experienced Program Director to manage and oversee projects or programs in the Southern California region. Solid experience in California and with Caltrans is highly preferred.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for overseeing and leading complex transportation projects.
- Provides project and program leadership to meet the overall vision and goals.
- Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
- Assigns and manages staff to effectively deliver the project or program.
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
- Promoting technical and commercial excellence on the project
Requirements :
- 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 10 years or more of related work experience is required, especially with large scale transportation projects Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
- Professional Engineer ( PE) registration is California is required, or the ability to achieve within 1 year.
Skills/ Competencies :
- Experience in management of individual major infrastructure projects or multifaceted programs with values up to and exceeding $100 Million.
- Demonstrated command of managerial, communication, and problem-solving skills overseeing complex transportation projects.
- Experience delivering projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, such as design-build, CMGC, progressive design-build, etc.
- Experience involving project planning, scope development, fee preparation, scheduling, and the preparation of planning documents.
- Experience and expertise in all facets of project delivery and program management.
- Knowledge of California Department of Transportation project development processes
- A strong technical and project management background in developing and designing highway transportation projects.
Note: The position will be required to work from a project specific location in Corona, CA
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00We 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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field
- At least 10 years of related work experience on large-scale transportation projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California or ability to obtain within 1 year
- Experience managing major infrastructure projects or multifaceted programs valued up to and exceeding $100 million
- Experience delivering projects using alternative delivery methods (design-build, CMGC, progressive design-build)
- Knowledge of California Department of Transportation project development processes
- Strong technical and project management background in developing and designing highway transportation projects
- Ability to work from a project-specific location in Corona, CA
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
