Senior Project Manager

Parsons Corporation

21h•Remote

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects, particularly in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC). This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects across various geographic locations, from planning and design through execution and closeout, ensuring client objectives are met in accordance with contract terms and corporate policies. The ideal candidate will be adept at leading project teams, engaging with client points of contact, and driving innovative solutions. This position is part of the Federal Solutions team, contributing to critical infrastructure projects for US government customers.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes as well as industry practices.
Demonstrated experience engaging with customers and managing subcontractors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or Project Management related technical/business field.
10+ years of related engineering management experience on large scale programs.
Must be able to meet customer security requirements.
A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing in a lead capacity on a project.
Experience and familiarity with FAA federal and local coordination and project requirements is desired.
Project Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cradle-to-grave management of various FAA infrastructure projects.
Writing work plans, estimating construction costs, and reporting project status throughout its lifecycle.
Serving as the direct link between the regional customer and the project execution team.
Establishing milestones, monitoring and adhering to schedules, identifying issues, and implementing solutions.
Directing the work of assigned employees, including technical, engineering, construction, and administrative areas.
Providing technical guidance to less-experienced field engineering personnel.
Serving as primary customer contact for program activities and leading program review sessions with the customer.
Participating in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of field engineering assignments.
Reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance.
Leads interdisciplinary teams of project professionals and manages their work effort.
Prepares work plans based on customer scope of work packages to include project execution approach, risk management, project schedule, and project budget.
Develops risk management plan for each assigned project in collaboration with the Risk Specialist to identify and control hazards associated with the work activities.
Ensures assigned personnel engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.
Makes decisions regarding long-range planning, scheduling, budgeting, work priorities, and personnel.
Ensures project deliverables meet contractual requirements and customer expectations.
Provides advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods, and financial matters to management.
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors in coordination with the Procurement Team.
Manages subcontractor activities through the subcontract administrators to develop RFPs, review bids, and ensures subcontractor compliance with project and subcontract requirements.
Maintains project control documentation, design drawings and specifications, and project revisions.
Develops and executes actions to mitigate potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project by ensuring quality processes are implemented.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost, schedule, or quality.
Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.