New England Traffic Practice Lead - Transportation Infrastructure

Description

Position Overview :

Parsons is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our New England Traffic Practice within the Transportation Infrastructure sector. This role is ideal for a senior professional with established experience, particularly in building and expanding practice branches. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving business development, managing a team of traffic engineers, and supporting high-profile road and highway projects across New England and the United States.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for traffic engineering and a desire to make a significant impact on infrastructure projects, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Parsons. Imagine a career where you can thrive, innovate, and contribute to the betterment of communities. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team.

Location : This position can be based in our Boston, MA, or East Hartford, CT office.

Why Join Parsons?

Parsons North America Infrastructure group is a leader in delivering complex infrastructure projects through various delivery models, including public-private partnerships, design-build, and traditional delivery. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Management :  Lead and manage the New England Traffic Practice, including business development, project oversight, and team supervision. Foster a professional environment that encourages innovation, development, and succession planning.

Project Oversight :  Prepare, coordinate, and supervise traffic engineering design, analysis, and modeling tasks. Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints.

Team Development :  Train and manage traffic engineering staff, including workload distribution, career planning, and individual development plans. Engage with Parsons' Traffic Engineering Technical Organization to share resources and expertise.

Business Development :  Lead and support the development of traffic engineering portfolios in collaboration with the New England Leadership Team. Serve as the Traffic Discipline Lead on pursuits and opportunities with state DOTs and local agencies.

Strategic Planning :  Participate in business development strategy meetings, proposal development, and industry organization leadership. Maintain current knowledge of project pipelines for key clients.

Exciting Leadership Opportunities :

Freedom to Innovate :  As the New England Traffic Practice Lead, you will have the freedom and latitude to shape and build the practice according to your vision. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how projects are handled and run, ensuring they align with your strategic goals and innovative approaches.

Influence and Impact :  You will play a pivotal role in setting the direction for traffic engineering projects, from initial concept through to completion. Your leadership will directly impact the success of high-profile infrastructure projects, enhancing mobility and improving communities across New England.

Collaborative Environment :  Work alongside a team of intelligent, driven professionals who share a common quest for excellence. Your insights and expertise will be highly valued, and you will have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of traffic engineers.

Strategic Growth :  Engage in strategic planning and business development activities that will drive the growth of the traffic engineering practice. Your efforts will help expand our footprint in the region, establishing Parsons as the go-to firm for traffic solutions.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with 15+ years of experience in traffic engineering and analysis. Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required; PTOE certification is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise :  Proficiency in traffic analysis and design software such as Synchro, Vissim, and MicroStation. Experience with alternative delivery / design-build projects is a plus.

Client Interface :  Proven experience interfacing with CTDOT, MassDOT, or other state DOT representatives in New England is preferred.

Leadership and Communication :  Strong leadership skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a team. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of participating in industry organizations and contributing to professional publications.

Benefits :

Parsons offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. We are committed to the overall well-being of our employees and provide a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

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 : $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We 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!

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