Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)

About the role

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.

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This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and leadership for all CMS activities, ensuring compliance with USACE, Federal, and contract-specific requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in contract administration, including review of submittals, progress schedules, safety plans, and contract modifications.
• 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.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies, including those related to schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with Government personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all personnel meet required training (e.g., USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, safety, and ethics), security clearance, and background check requirements.
• Promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans in accordance with USACE guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Must have 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 RA.
• Certification as PMP and/or CCM.
• Experience managing large programs using Progressive Design Build, CM at Risk, or other early contractor involvement.

Pay

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Benefits

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which