Project Manager - Landscape

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Ready to put your project management expertise to work on a Landscape project?
Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the
job done?

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager-Landscape with a desire
to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that
enhance the fabric of our community. In this role you will be responsible for
the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the
project to meet project goals and objectives. You will plan and define program
goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develop in depth knowledge of
client objectives, contract terms and corporate policies.
Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience
coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, programming,
design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities
forward. We need our Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in
highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional
communication, analytical and organizational skills.

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.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering related technical/business field from Western
University with membership of chartered institution.
‎10+ years' of experience in the landscape field showing increasing levels of
responsibility
Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy
being hands on technically in the project.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral
communications