Construction Director

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 construction director, leading all field construction activities of
major projects involving multiple units. Parsons is known for delivering
optimal solutions on worldclass 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. 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.

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
higherlevel 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 constructionrelated 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)
‎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
Requires widely diversified knowledge of constructionrelated 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).