Project Manager (Construction Services)

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Senior Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various construction projects that enhance the fabric of our community.   In this role you will be responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives.  Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms and corporate policies.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating construction projects through all phases of project inception, programming, design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Senior Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills  

Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, for the Government and in briefing tenants and senior personnel.  
• Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and occupied facilities.
• Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.
• Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
• Experience and familiarity with Federal and Local Government office building projects, with procedural requirements, review requirements, and approval requirements.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. 
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers. 
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. 
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key contractors. 
• Markets and secures additional work with client. 
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. 
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. 
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. 
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. 
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.  Advises the client and company management of any such changes.  The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. 
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. 
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering related technical/business field (or equivalent additional experience).
• 10+ years of related engineering project management experience on construction programs.
• Experience with architectural and historic site renovation preferred. 
• Professional registration such as PMP, CCM, PE, or AIA (waived for 20 years of experience).
• Familiar with Project Management software such as Procore or E-Builder preferred.
• USACE Corp of Engineers QCM Certification preferred.  
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project. 
• Our Project Managers still get very involved in the designs on the project. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements. 
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications
• Experience with project management practices including: Project Initiation, Scope Management, . Schedule Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Communication Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management, Change Management, and Design Management.

***Must have US person status and ability to obtain/maintain federal government project site and systems accesses.

***Local candidates preferred. Relocation assistance and per diem are unavailable for this position.

***This position is contingent awaiting contract modification and release of funds.***