Senior Project Manager - Ports

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Do you look at challenges from different perspectives and suddenly see a
solution?
If you are inspired by developing new ideas and looking at challenges from
fresh viewpoints, then you have the talents to be the person we're looking
for. We encourage our employees to engage in creative problem-solving. We
value your creative mind and give you the freedom to explore ideas. Let your
creativity flourish! Check us out.
Provides direction and management for Mega Marine/Port Projects, and ensures
on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual
obligations. The Project Manager is responsible for the scope development,
scope management 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.
We need our Senior Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in
highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional
communication, analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities:
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, for the Government and in briefing tenants and senior personnel.
* Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and occupied facilities.
* Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.
* Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
* Experience and familiarity with Federal and Local Government office building projects, with procedural requirements, review requirements, and approval requirements.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Here, big ideas are created by bright minds working together
We stay ahead of the curve, thanks in great part, to our stimulating practice
of sharing ideas. If you're comfortable leading your team to contribute,
question, accept and refine ideas, you'll do well as a manager of our high
performing teams. We foster an environment where all members of our diverse
staff are appreciated for their unique contributions, and where advancement is
waiting for all. Come stimulate your mind -- and your professional growth.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering related technical/business field
* ‎20 years of related experience in Sea Port development with a strong understanding of port operations - ie. should be aware of port equipment with proven experience in incorporating this into planning and designing Port infrastructure.
* 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.
* Our Project Managers still get very involved in the designs on 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
We're looking for managers with ideas
We're constantly adapting to a business world that's constantly evolving. So
we're looking for managers with agile minds who can keep us tuned in and on
track with trends, with improvements that could help us be even more
productive and profitable, and who can encourage their teams to do the same.
Our diverse staff is our secret to success. We enthusiastically support
diversity and inclusion, glad for the perspectives and talents every
individual brings. Got ideas? We'd like to meet you