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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Project Construction Manager to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs.
In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.
Works from project office/trailer located on construction project sites. Sites may be in remote locations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leads Parsons Construction Management efforts at a field project office with 5 to 10 staff
Directs project staff on all Owner’s Agent CM activities for their assigned contract to include on-schedule completion, within budget, safely, and in accordance with contractual quality obligations for assigned projects.
Advises on and implements solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain construction progress of Design-Build contractors. Escalates issues and recommended solutions to Parsons Senior Construction Manager, Sector Program Manager, and NPMO and client for consideration.
Provides upward reporting to the SCMO that is clear and accurate
Leads on-site project meetings including pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings, or other conferences and meetings held between the Government, Parsons, and the construction contractors.
Finalizes scopes of work for change orders on construction contracts and provides recommendations to Parsons and the Government for appropriate action.
Review and provide final approval or recommendation for approval on contractor submittals to include quality control plans, safety plans, schedule of prices, progress schedules, network diagrams (CPM’s), submittal registers, and any other type of submittal common to the construction industry.
Coordinates with key stakeholders at the project level including the client, construction contractors, and Parsons Offices include SCMOs and NPMO.
Manages all internal project phases for Parsons for the project office leading to successful execution including planning, mobilization, sustainment, and project execution.
Assists HR/Talent Acquisition team to recruit, hire and onboard qualified personnel.
Identifies project risks along with recommended mitigation strategies. Will manage project risk profile within the National Program Management Office corporate risk and control framework to govern, assess, mitigate and manage operational and financial risks at the task and project level.
Assesses present and future project needs, trends, and challenges; determine resources required to meet project objectives; direct efforts to acquire and retain necessary resources to meet project performance metrics.
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
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.
Provides oversight of the project and the performance to meet financial, schedule, deliverable and safety targets
Key Relationships:
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or CM preferred)
Professional Registration preferred (PE).
Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
15+ years of broad and diversified experience with a strong reputation across North America for providing management, safety and quality assurance oversight on large, multi-$M Federal construction projects requiring horizontal construction, earthwork, aggregate processing, concrete placement and testing, and supporting infrastructure
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Past Experience with a Web Based Project Management Information System for Submittals and Quality Assurance reporting (such as Procore, Kahua, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS and other software solutions)
Experience with Design or Constructability reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and cost estimating
Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi-discipline construction projects, monitoring progress, identifying potential schedule delays, responding to inquiries and resolving scheduling problems
Relevant large program and project experience related to similar MEGA programs related to large horizontal construction contracts
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship
Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management.
US Citizenship required and able to pass any required federal background checks.
Must have a valid driver’s license
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Strong working knowledge of Program and Project delivery related to large construction programs.
Program management, operations or functional expertise with strong orientation for process improvement and collaboration.
Proven ability for managing a large group of personnel within field of expertise and providing direction for resolving complex work assignments.
Demonstrated ability to assess risk areas and risk mitigation across different contract types and market spaces, with extensive knowledge of risk identification and mitigation strategies related to large construction programs.
Demonstrate high integrity, strong work ethic, and a natural and confident leader.
Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.