Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager to lead Construction Management Services (CMS) in support of a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program. The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of CMS task orders under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), ensuring compliance with all contract requirements, Federal regulations, and USACE standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Program Leadership: Provide overall management and leadership for all CMS activities, ensuring compliance with USACE, Federal, and contract-specific requirements.
• Staffing & Coordination: Oversee recruiting, staffing, and coordination of CMS personnel to meet all experience, performance, and responsibility requirements for each task order. Lead bi-weekly meetings as requested by the Contracting Officer and track payment invoices for all task orders, providing monthly reports on contract totals and remaining capacity.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures in accordance with the Government Project Specific Quality Assurance Plan (PSQAP), ER 1180-1-6, and other applicable regulations.
• Contract Administration: Support the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in contract administration, including review of submittals, progress schedules, safety plans, and contract modifications.
• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation and reports, including daily QA reports, pre-construction plan reviews, and correspondence for COR signature, using MS Word/Excel, USACE RMS, and other approved formats.
• Risk Management: Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies, including those related to schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with Government personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all personnel meet required training (e.g., USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, safety, and ethics), security clearance, and background check requirements.
• Veterans Employment: Promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans in accordance with USACE guidance.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• A current/active Secret Clearance or above.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• 15+ years with a minimum of 5 years of experience in program management for construction management services, with at least 10 years preferred for senior-level consideration.
• Experience must include oversight of large, complex construction programs, preferably for Federal or military clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple concurrent task orders.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USACE practices, and applicable codes/standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and USACE RMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearances as required by specific task orders.
• Commitment to maintaining a safety-minded management team and culture.
• Completion of USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors course (within last 5 years).
• Minimum 10 hours of recent safety training (within last 2 years).

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Professional Registration as PE or RACertification as PMP and/or CCM.
• Experience managing large programs using Progressive Design Build, CM at Risk, or other early contractor involvement.

Salary Range

$148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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