Aviation Sr. Program Director

Parsons Corporation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•$157,500 - $283,500

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an Aviation Senior Program Director to lead large-scale aviation projects or programs involving airport landside and airside work. The position provides direction and management throughout each phase of project delivery, overseeing business, technical, and administrative functions and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The program must be valued at a minimum of $500 million in total installed cost; this may comprise one large project or multiple smaller projects. The role includes significant client and subcontractor representation, team leadership, and operations management of personnel. Relocation or frequent travel to project locations is required. The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team and reports to the Aviation Sector Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related technical or business field.
Typically 25 or more years of related work experience.
Significant project management or construction management assignments at the Senior Program Director level.
Experience in operations management of personnel.
Broad general technical and business background and project management experience on similar or related large-scope aviation projects or programs.
Ability to manage a project or program valued at a minimum of $500 million in total installed cost.
Ability to perform in a management capacity and build a team atmosphere among direct staff, subcontractors, and client departments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively used on the project.
Must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements within four months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Professional registration and active membership in relevant professional organizations.
Experience in construction of large airports, civil/structural projects, and/or industrial projects at domestic or international locations.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and control business, technical, and administrative functions throughout assigned projects or programs.
Act as the company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during program execution.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, contractual, schedule, and cost risks, with emphasis on preventing claims, minimizing disputes, and avoiding litigation.
Provide an engineering perspective in strategy meetings with client managers and legal counsel regarding project history, documentation, and emerging risks.
Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with the program.
Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients.
Oversee development of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required execution plans.
Establish program requirements and monitor draft and final deliverables for compliance with those criteria.
Develop and distribute timely project status reports on cost and schedule progress.
Mobilize company resources and build project teams in coordination with support departments, other offices, and subsidiaries.
Discuss qualifications for key program and project positions with profit center and department managers.
Work with managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop project budgets, schedules, and plans.
Work with program personnel, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes, and advise the client and company management of changes.
Promote technical and commercial excellence through application of Quality Assurance processes.
Ensure strict adherence to project or program safety protocols.
Monitor and report project activity, significant milestones, and conditions affecting cost or schedule to management.
Establish regular meetings to review project status and present action items with the client and key stakeholders.
Assign responsibilities based on assessment of stakeholders’ qualifications and strengths, and provide input to subordinate performance reviews and development plans.
Perform other appropriate responsibilities and deliver client services.