Project Manager

Parsons Corporation•Kingstowne, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. We are seeking a qualified Project Manager (PM) to manage the full lifecycle of complex technical security systems installed in government facilities worldwide. The PM is responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management processes while maintaining an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project results. This role requires an understanding of basic construction and electrical design principles, risk assessment, and budget and schedule tracking and analysis. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources to US government customers ensuring mission success globally. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art by providing services and solutions in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. Parsons, founded in 1944, is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets, delivering tomorrow’s solutions today with an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and travel on a U.S. passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Technology Management, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field is required.
In lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of technical project management experience in construction, electronic security systems, alarm systems, or related fields.
Proven experience developing project management plans, communication plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as identifying and managing risk.
Demonstrated success in planning, developing, and implementing projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
Minimum of 5 years of personnel management experience, including leading diverse, cross-functional teams delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
Strong ability to communicate technical and program-related information effectively to multiple stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic, and at times politically sensitive, environments while maintaining customer expectations.
An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

PMP or other relevant professional certification is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of construction project management, U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH) requirements, and industry standards such as PMI.
Strong professional presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to resolve issues effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of complex technical security systems installed in government facilities worldwide.
Follow consistent and repeatable project management processes while maintaining an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project results.
Conduct risk assessment, and budget and schedule tracking and analysis.
Develop project management plans, communication plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as identify and manage risk.
Plan, develop, and implement projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
Lead diverse, cross-functional teams delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
Communicate technical and program-related information effectively to multiple stakeholders.
Manage multiple priorities in dynamic, and at times politically sensitive, environments while maintaining customer expectations.