Field Project Manager

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects in support of Federal Aviation Administration's Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC).

About the role

The Project Manager will be responsible for cradle-to-grave management of various FAA infrastructure projects. Project Management tasks will include writing work plans, estimating construction costs, and reporting project status throughout its lifecycle. The Project Manager will be the direct link between the regional customer and the project execution team, reporting directly to the Regional Program Manager.

Under the $1.8B+ Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) awarded in April 2023, Parsons serves as the prime contractor supporting the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) modernization. This contract includes a four-year base period with two three-year options. Parsons delivers site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, and specialized technical services. Work is performed across the Central Service Area.

Responsibilities

• Leads interdisciplinary teams of project professionals and manages their work effort.
• Prepares work plans based on customer scope of work packages to include project execution approach, risk management, project schedule, and project budget.
• Develops risk management plan for each assigned project in collaboration with the Risk Specialist to identify and control hazards associated with the work activities.
• Ensures assigned personnel engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.
• Makes decisions regarding long-range planning, scheduling, budgeting, work priorities, and personnel.
• Ensures project deliverables meet contractual requirements and customer expectations.
• Provides advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods, and financial matters to management.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors in coordination with the Procurement Team.
• Manages subcontractor activities through the subcontract administrators to develop RFPs, review bids, and ensure subcontractor compliance with project and subcontract requirements.
• Maintains project control documentation, design drawings and specifications, and project revisions.
• Develops and executes actions to mitigate 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.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project by ensuring quality processes are implemented.
• 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, schedule, or quality.
• Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent experience accepted).
• 10+ years of related work experience on large scale programs.
• 3+ years in a leadership role at a field site.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Up to 15%-20% travel may be required to effectively manage assigned projects.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes as well as industry practices.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with customers and managing subcontractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction.
• Experience and familiarity with FAA federal and local coordination and project requirements is desired.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules and holidays.

Pay

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00 per year.