Principle Project Manager

Job Description

Provides direction and management for medium to large-sized projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
  • Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
  • Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
  • Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
  • Marks and secures additional work with client.
  • Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
  • Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
  • Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
  • 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.
  • Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
  • 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.
  • Maintains current and timely change orders.
  • Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
  • Makes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
  • Develops succession plan for Project Manager and key roles in coordination with leadership and leads implementation.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
• Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

Desired Experience

• Alternative Delivery Caltrans design and/or construction experience

Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
• 15+ years related work experience
• Licenses and Certifications: Professional registration or California, or ability to obtain within one year.

Key Relationships

• Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers
• Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff
• Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments
• External Contacts - Clients, Suppliers, Subcontractors, Government Agencies

Security Clearance Requirement

• None

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holidays

Company Information

• We are part of the Critical Infrastructure team at Parsons.
• We have been designing and delivering critical infrastructure for over 80 years.
• We collaborate with our partners and customers to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.
• We promote economic growth, enhance mobility, and increase sustainability and resiliency.
• We invest in our employees' wellbeing and provide best-in-class benefits.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to combating recruitment fraud.

Pay Range

$148,300.00 - $266,900.00