Senior Program Manager

Parsons•Dallas, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a passionate, skilled, and experienced Program Manager to lead a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant portfolio of infrastructure projects central to the United States’ border security programs. As part of Parsons’ anticipated role, we will provide Construction Management as Advisor (CMa) services, including Project Management, Construction Management, Contract Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success on a portfolio of projects with constructed values of $50-250M each totaling up to $4B. The Program Manager position is aligned to the client location in Euless Texas, and this position will require co-location/relocation.

Requirements

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
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.
Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) management
Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management.
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.
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to obtain appropriate DHS suitability determination.

Nice To Haves

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.
Demonstrated high integrity, strong work ethic, and a natural and confident leader.
Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization.
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)
Experience with Design or Constructability reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and cost estimating
Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi-discipline construction projects
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal on-site point of contact for the client Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative.
Responsible for providing overall management and oversight of a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff through all project phases including design, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
Manages all internal project phases for Parsons for the project office leading to successful execution of planning, mobilization, sustainment, and project execution.
Ensures timely submission of deliverables meeting contract requirements.
Assists HR/Talent Acquisition team to timely recruit, hire, and onboard qualified personnel.
Responsible for the successful implementation of Parsons CMa 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.
Collaborates and provides leadership to directly manage assigned projects to budget.
Maintain and manage communication and interface at the senior levels of the Contractor’s and the Government’s organization; and facilitate information sharing among program stakeholders.
Meet with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items for multiple projects concurrently.
Develop and implement long-term program roadmaps and strategies and monitor alignment of operational and tactical activities.
Establish and maintain technical, financial, and performance status reports to report progress to the Government and senior leadership.
Oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks and projects.
Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues.