Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager – Infrastructure to join our team! In this role you will get to lead an international team of professionals in the delivery of a dynamic infrastructure project for a high profile client.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
- Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
- Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Establishes the project 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.
- Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Markets and secures additional work with client.
- Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners.
- Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
- Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits.
- Responsible for employee performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
- Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives.
- Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
- Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff.
- Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
- Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office space requirements.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations.
- Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
- Minimum of 10 years of Experience, 2 years in a Managerial Role
- Broad background experience in the Design and Construction Industry specifically delivering Public Infrastructure Works
- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communications skills (English)
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations (in delivery of Infrastructure Projects)
- Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Ability to work and manage an international team of professionals
- Desire to overcome many project challenges to achieve the project goals and meet or exceed the baseline targets
- Strategic Planning / Thinking outside the box to solve problems for clients
- Masters Degree in Business, Engineering or Design/Construction Management
- Member of a Professional Society – i.e. PMI, CMAA, ASCE etc.
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.