Program Controls Manager

Parsons•Seattle, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Controls Manager to join our team and lead the project controls efforts for a multi-billion-dollar utilities improvement program (Underground Cable Replacement). In this role, you will manage all phases of project controls, including planning/scheduling, cost analysis, and performance monitoring, while providing strategic guidance to ensure project success. This position requires a strong background in project controls, alternative delivery methods, and progressive design-build strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of 15+ years of related experience, including managerial experience.
Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or related fields.
Proficiency in Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity with thorough knowledge of industry practices.
Must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering alternative delivery projects, including progressive design-build strategies.
Demonstrated success in providing consulting services on projects of similar scope and complexity.
Familiarity with strategies for engaging small, local, minority, women, veteran, and disadvantaged businesses.
Ability to work collaboratively with Owners and project teams to monitor scope, schedule, and price development.
Strong communication and leadership skills to interface with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and execute all aspects of project controls, including planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and performance forecasting for medium to large-sized projects.
Provide guidance and specialized assistance to resolve complex project control challenges.
Interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and deliver statistical reports to stakeholders.
Lead and manage a team of Project Control staff, ensuring accurate analysis, evaluation, and forecasting of project costs and schedules.
Assess the impact of design/construction changes and schedule slippages, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Oversee the development and maintenance of systems to track project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring management is fully informed.
Coordinate staffing requirements, assign and supervise project work activities, and provide training and development for team members.
Conduct performance reviews and foster professional growth for assigned employees.
Customize project control systems to meet specific project requirements and ensure efficient operations.
Create statistical reports for management on recurring or ad hoc bases.
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and participating in presentations.
Provide strategies to assist the Owner and project teams in reviewing transparent pricing and leveraging efficiencies of progressive design-build delivery methods.
Help the Owner understand and process design and cost decisions, including monitoring and reporting on scope, schedule, and price development.
Assist the Owner in determining project sequencing and provide strategic approaches to sequencing.
Promote the use of small, local, minority, women, veteran, and disadvantaged businesses in the project.