Deputy Project Director

Job Description:
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.


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


• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background,

Education and Typical Experience

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


• ‎15+ years related work experience is required and


• previous project management experience on similar or related projects

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.