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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Senior Construction Managers 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.
Each Sector Senior Construction Manager position is aligned to client locations along the border, and this position will require co-location. Relocation will be provided in some circumstances. Specific office locations in East, West and Central to be determined.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leads Sector Construction Support Branch within the Sector Construction Management offices with estimated staff between 30 to 60 staff.
Responsible for the successful implementation of Parsons CM services to meet program goals including on-schedule completion, within budget, safely, and in accordance with contractual quality obligations for assigned projects within their geographic sector.
Directs subordinate Managers and Parsons efforts on all contract activities in their assigned geographic region.
Ensures organizational structure of Construction Support Branch is efficiently planned and adequately and competently staffed
Supports development and consistent application of Construction Management processes across multiple geographically remote project sites supporting Design-Build projects.
Develops and implements solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain construction progress of Design-Build contractors.
Manages and coordinates efforts related to Change Management and potential modifications. Supports client’s Contracting Officer to develop SOWs, assess cost and schedule impacts, and makes recommendations for required change orders.
Manages and tracks all field and construction progress key performance indicators for program success including safety, quality control, schedule, Work in Place. Provides upward reporting to the National Program Management Office that is clear and accurate.
Coordinates with key stakeholders including the client, other Parsons program staff and managers, and construction contractors.
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.
Collaborates and provides leadership to directly manage assigned projects to budget.
Identifies design and construction risks along with project specific mitigation strategies. Manages 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.
Devises and executes actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule.
Provides oversight of the project portfolio and the performance to meet financial, schedule, deliverable and safety targets
Key Relationships
Supervision Received – Sector Program Manager
Supervision Given – Internal Construction Support Branch Staff and Project PM/CMs responsible for field project offices.
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 life cycle program management on mega multi-$M Federal construction programs requiring horizontal construction, earthwork, aggregate processing, concrete placement and testing, and supporting infrastructure
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a Senior management capacity
Strong background in Federal Government contracting, including acquisition and procurement processes related to construction including experience with pricing strategy and negotiation techniques.
Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management.
Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi-discipline construction projects
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.
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)
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks
Must have a valid driver’s license
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
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.
Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Experience with Design or Constructability reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and cost estimating
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship
Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) management.
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/.