Program Manager

Parsons Corporation•Hyattsville, MD

33d•$148,300 - $266,900•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Systems Integration Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead construction and systems integration activities for an exciting radio and cellular infrastructure project.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
15+ years related work experience
Radio and Fiber installation and oversight experience
5+ years experience in Construction management
Quality control and planning experience
Systems integration expertise
Field inspection and testing background

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer certification in DMV

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction, integration, and commissioning activities for below ground sites and systems, ensuring alignment with project schedules, technical requirements, and operational constraints.
Serve as the primary field authority for systems integration, coordinating across radio, fiber, IT, and existing WMATA infrastructure to ensure full system functionality and readiness
Manage and drive Contractor performance, including schedule development, progress tracking, field coordination, and accountability for delivery of assigned scope
Coordinate and oversee system activation, deactivation, testing, and cutover activities, including support for nighttime and off-hours operations
Diagnose and resolve complex field and system integration issues, including fiber connectivity, SFP performance, network configuration, RF equipment functionality, and interface with existing systems
Ensure that below ground systems are constructed, integrated, and commissioned within schedule and in coordination with Engineering, WMATA IT, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to minimize operational impacts
Review inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures for conformance with established processes and ensure proper execution in the field
Maintain and monitor project performance against established KPIs, including construction progress, system readiness, and integration milestones, and provide detailed reporting to management
Prepare project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, Authority officials, and other agencies, including progress reports, issue logs, risk assessments, and recommendations
Support and assist the project Safety Manager and Quality Manager in enforcement of safety and quality compliance across construction and integration activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for Contractor and WMATA personnel to resolve construction and integration issues and provide real-time technical direction
Lead coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to achieve Safety Certification and operational readiness of all assigned systems
Develop and maintain project trackers and system integration status reports for equipment, configuration, and commissioning progress
Provide training, guidance, and technical support to field personnel and maintenance teams for installed systems
Timely review and detailed feedback on all Contractor submittits at the 35%, 65%, 95%, IFC, and As-Built levels; respond to or assign responsibility for RFIs; review transmittals for accuracy, completeness, and integration impacts
Timely review and detailed evaluation of change order documents, including requests for equitable adjustment, scopes of work, and cost estimates; support development of negotiation position
Coordination and participation in site walks and surveys to ensure Contractor and Authority personnel have required information to complete work in accordance with contract requirements; validate integration readiness during field reviews
Track, manage, and report on construction progress, system integration status, and project delays in detail
Lead and support system testing, activation, commissioning, and cutover activities, ensuring full documentation and operational readiness
Review all applicable contract deliverables and certifiable items for compliance with contract specifications, system performance requirements, and integration standards
Preparation and submittal of bi-weekly project reports and detailed system integration status updates
Review plans and specifications for constructability and integration; coordinate with WMATA offices and consultants to resolve design conflicts and support required modifications
Review and recommend approval of contractor payment requests based on verified work completion, system readiness, and compliance with project procedures and funding requirements
Support Asset Management efforts in tracking and reporting all installed system components, including communications, fiber, and network infrastructure assets