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Job Description:
Senior Technical Director – Growth / Major Projects, US East
Position Summary:
Parsons is seeking a Senior Technical Director -Growth/Major Projects, US East. Reporting directly to the US East Sector Manager, you will support the full lifecycle of major design-build and P3 infrastructure projects across the eastern United States. Infrastructure US East comprises of 1,000+ employees engaged in the design of bridge and highway projects with a strong and consistent focus on major Design-Build/P3 opportunities. This role provides leadership and oversight for early pursuit strategy and pre-bid planning through project execution, with a focus on market positioning, contractor partnerships, commercial strategy, risk management, delivery excellence, and strategic growth.
The position will help advance the success of complex major projects valued at more than $500M by helping shape winning strategies, supporting bid readiness, and driving strong execution outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership - Partner with the US East Sector Manager to develop and execute strategies for major projects across the region.
Pursuit Support - Support pursuit planning for large-scale design-build and P3 opportunities, including win strategy, designer/contractor partner alignment, and positioning activities.
Pre-Bid Leadership - Guide pre-bid efforts to ensure readiness, competitive positioning, risk identification, and alignment of technical, commercial, and operational terms and conditions.
Risk Management - Identify project delivery risks and collaborate with leadership teams to develop mitigation strategies across pursuit and execution phases.
Stakeholder Coordination - Work with internal leadership, operations teams, capture teams, project directors, and external partners to align priorities and drive successful outcomes.
Delivery Excellence - Promote best practices, governance, and performance standards across major projects. Represent the company in monthly Executive Meetings with contractor partners, ensuring client satisfaction.
Market Growth - Help strengthen the organization’s position in the US East market for major infrastructure opportunities. Support strategic hiring and industry partnerships.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
10+ years’ experience in major infrastructure project delivery, program management, or pursuit leadership, preferably in the US East infrastructure market
Demonstrated experience with design-build and/or P3 projects
Experience in executive-level project oversight for mega projects
Strong understanding of governance, project controls and risk management frameworks.
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: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00This 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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 or Associate degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in major infrastructure project delivery, program management, or pursuit leadership
- Experience with design-build and/or P3 projects
- Experience in executive-level project oversight for mega projects
- Strong understanding of governance, project controls, and risk management frameworks
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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.
