Delivery Director - Ports

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
If you have spent your career leading major construction projects, Parsons has
an opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a qualified professional to
serve as Delivery Director, leading all field construction activities of major
projects involving multiple packages of work focuses on a large sea Port.
Parsons is known for delivering optimal solutions on world-class projects.
Apply today to contribute your talents to a winning team.

In this role, you will;
* Direct all field construction activities of major projects involving multiple units (Typically a project having more than ‎7 million construction man hours or a total installed cost of more than $‎250 million.), or multiple smaller scope projects.
* Apply widely diversified knowledge and experience of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the most current and effective methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
* Be extremely familiar with the required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
* In addition to construction supervision, the incumbent is also responsible for field administration, procurement, and field engineering.

Responsibilities:
* Establishes assignments and directs the activities of Construction Managers for various units and/or work areas of construction operations.
* Assigns manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
* Anticipates and resolves various problems such as changes in scope, slippage of schedules, and budget overruns.
* Ensures that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
* Makes recommendations to upper management as appropriate, for the resolution of major problems.
* Ensures the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
* Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher level management and clients, including formal presentations.
* Establishes policies and procedures tailored to the assigned projects and ensures conformance.
* Ensures effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
* Serves as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction related activities.
* Maintains strong client and community relations, including making presentations to local civic organizations.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in construction related field (or equivalent construction related work experience)
* ‎25+ years of widely diversified experience (including successful management experience) with the last ‎15-‎20 years acting in a senior capacity managing sea port development programs
* Proven management experience displaying the qualities of a natural leader with can do attitude
* Able to lead multi discipline teams in engineering and constriction
* Previous experience in successfully managing a large volume of contractors concurrently and taking ownership of interface and integration issues (PMC role)
* Commercial acumen and solid understanding of contracting strategies
* Proven record of leading a team of Senior Project / Construction Managers on large scale sea port program with clear RACI and performance objectives
* A proactive problem solver who seeks out innovative strategies and solutions
* Proven record on understanding construction logistics on large scale program
* Client facing attitude with focus on commitment and being always ahead of the next challenge
* Able to manage a large team of professionals and adept at converting strategy into tangible deliverables for the team members