Design Manager (Landscape / Public Realm)

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager (Landscape/ Public Realm) to join our team! In this role you will get to provide management and direction for one Design discipline or a major section within one of the larger disciplines. May be assigned to a large program exceeding $250 million in total installed cost as Manager of all Engineering disciplines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project.
• Maintains appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed.
• Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
• If assigned to a major program, manages all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.
• Coordinates all discipline staffing requirements for the program. 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.
• Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
• Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations, counsels employees, takes corrective actions (as required), and approves terminations.
• Ensures that new employees receive orientation on company policies and procedures.
• Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
• Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.
• Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program. May head 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 15+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity, 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.
  
  
  

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.