Sr. Construction Director

Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Directs all field construction activities of major projects involving multiple
units (Typically a project having more than ‎7 million construction manhours or
a total installed cost of more than $‎250 million.), or multiple smaller-scope
projects. Applies 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. Incumbent is
totally familiar with 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. Willingness to relocate to construction site locations is
expected.

SPECIFIC 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.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision Received - Division Manager; Vice President
Supervision Given - Construction Managers
Internal Contacts - All employees on assigned projects
External Contacts - Client; Suppliers; Subcontractors

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-
related work experience), as well as ‎20+ years of widely diversified
experience (including successful management experience) in the construction of
large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign
locations is required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Requires widely diversified knowledge of construction-related processes and
industry practices. Demonstrated effective managerial capability on
construction projects of comparable scope and complexity is also required, as
well as excellent written and oral communications skills (particularly in
formal presentations to clients and upper management).
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.