Vice President, Central Regional Manager

Parsons•Tempe, WA

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About The Position

Parsons is seeking a passionate, skilled, and experienced Regional Manager to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs. As part of Parsons’ anticipated role, we will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services, including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success. The Central Regional Manager position is aligned to client locations along the border in Arizona and 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)
20+ 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
Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing multiple (2-4) subordinate Sector Construction Management Offices each consisting of 50 to 75 staff.
Manages all internal project phases for Parsons for the project office leading to successful execution including planning, mobilization, sustainment, and project execution.
Ensures the organizational structure of each operating unit is efficiently planned and adequately and competently staffed
Assists HR/Talent Acquisition team to recruit, hire and onboard qualified personnel.
Supports development and consistent application of Construction Management processes across multiple geographically remote project sites supporting Design-Build projects.
Develops and implements solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain construction progress of Design-Build contractors.
Manages and tracks all field and construction progress key performance indicators for program success including safety, quality control, schedule, Work in Place.
Provides upward reporting to the National Program Management Office that is clear and accurate.
Coordinates as the Lead in their respective Region with key stakeholders including the client, other Parsons program staff and managers, and construction contractors.
Responsible for the successful implementation of Parsons CM 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.
Identifies design and construction risks along with project specific mitigation strategies.
Manages project risk profile within the National Program Management Office corporate risk and control framework to govern, assess, mitigate and manage operational and financial risks at the task and project level.
Supports strategic planning and related business development in conjunction with the Business Unit and National Office
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projects
Devises and executes actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the Region, including significant milestones, and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule.