Engineering Coordination Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a highly experienced Engineering Coordination Manager to to lead and oversee all engineering coordination functions for a large-scale airfield program. This role requires extensive expertise in multidisciplinary engineering integration, design coordination, technical quality control, and cross-functional collaboration on complex programs.

The ideal candidate will have 25+ years of experience, including proven success leading engineering teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on large-scale projects. The Engineering Coordination Manager will ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, alignment with project objectives, and the implementation of best practices to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish, manage, and enforce overall engineering coordination strategies, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop coordination plans, governance models, and performance measurement systems aligned with client and program objectives.
• Ensure integration of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across all engineering disciplines.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of design packages, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Implement technical quality assurance processes and track design milestones.
• Facilitate collaboration across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Identify potential conflicts, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
• Implement coordination tools and digital workflows to streamline design and execution.
• Monitor engineering progress against project schedules, identifying delays, risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering outputs are delivered on time to support construction and commissioning milestones.
• Collaborate with project controls and planning teams to align engineering timelines with overall program schedules.
• Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of engineering-related risks.
• Maintain a robust engineering issue register, track resolutions, and escalate critical concerns to senior management.
• Conduct technical risk reviews and implement preventive measures to minimize design and execution impacts.
• Oversee preparation of engineering progress reports, dashboards, KPIs, and technical summaries for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical information in clear, actionable formats.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize engineering coordination tools, software, and digital platforms.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
• Ensure engineering data integrity and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering coordination team.
• Build high-performance teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Support training, certification, and professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with project controls, construction, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, design reviews, and integration meetings.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues proactively to maintain program momentum.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in engineering coordination for large-scale, complex programs.
• At least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in airfield/large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in design review, technical coordination, integration, and quality assurance.
• Expert knowledge of engineering coordination, technical standards, and design review processes.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency with engineering software, digital collaboration, and project management tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to present technical information to executives and stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Professional certifications (PE, PMP, PMI-PMP, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Experience managing multi-phase, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Expertise in digital coordination platforms, BIM, and workflow automation.
• Strong understanding of contract requirements, procurement processes, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, large-scale program environments.

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