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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Director - Landscape to join our team! In this role you will get to Provide management and direction for the architectural discipline, or may be assigned to lead a major architectural project. We need our Directors to be versatile as well as have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

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 project, manages architectural efforts and coordinates all discipline staffing requirements.

• 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 Architecture (or equivalent) is required and typically 15+ years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience. Professional registration is required.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills (including strong presentation 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 software for use in completing architectural design 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.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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