Program Manager

Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field such as Construction Management
• 15+ years related work experience
• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
• Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
• Past responsibility for profit and loss with direct experience leading technical and pricing proposals

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client to including supporting the resulting proposal process.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify 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.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• 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 or schedule.
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Develops succession plan for Project Manager and key roles in coordination with leadership and leads implementation.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is strongly preferred.
• Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred.
• Experience with multiple, simultaneous projects involving engineering, construction, and supporting information resources (GIS, CAD files, Maintenance of As-Builts)
• Knowledge of Facilities and project types relevant to the NASA mission including clean rooms, laboratories, research, and launch facilities along with traditional campus type facilities and infrastructure.