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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our team!

Project Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

• Markets and secures additional work with client.

• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

• 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.

• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.

• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.

• 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.

• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.

• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.

• 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.

• The Project Manager is specifically 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.

• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Key Relationships:

• Supervision Received - Division Manager; Vice President

• Supervision Given - Project Engineers; project support staff

• Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments

• External Contacts - Clients; Suppliers; Subcontractors; Government Agencies

Skills and Competencies

• Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

• n addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field and

• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background

• 12+ years of related work experience is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional registration may also be required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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