Senior Project Manager

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager for a strategic Program
Management Consultancy. Candidate with a desire to work on creating
innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of
our community are strongly encourage to apply. In this role you will be
responsible for the scope development, scope management, project delivery from
planning stage to handing over, and commercial performance of the project to
meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises
methods to accomplish them; develops 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 presentation, weekly, and
monthly reporting on all aspects of the project.
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.
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.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture or related technical/business
field from Western Univeristy with ‎20+ years of related asset management
experience is required, with ‎10+ years of related experience in Infrastructure
projects.
Incumbent should have a broad general technical (design and construction) and
business background.
Professional registration may also be required. Must have the ability to
manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically
in the project.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral
communications