Project Manager - Pacific Time Zone Preferred

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About the role

Parsons is hiring an experienced Project Manager to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC). In this role, you will manage all aspects of multiple concurrent projects at various geographic locations, leading project teams and ensuring client objectives are met in accordance with contract terms and corporate policies. The FAA awarded the $1.8 billion+ TSSC 5 contract to Parsons, covering site selection, engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation, and other technical services across the nation and U.S. territories. An average staff of 400-500 supports this contract, alongside subcontractors handling construction work.

The Project Manager will oversee cradle-to-grave management of FAA infrastructure projects, including writing work plans, estimating costs, and reporting project status. You will serve as the direct link between the regional customer and the project execution team, establishing milestones, monitoring schedules, and implementing solutions to issues. This role involves directing employees in technical, engineering, construction, and administrative areas, as well as serving as the primary customer contact for program activities.

Responsibilities

• Leads interdisciplinary teams of project professionals and manages their work effort.
• Prepares work plans based on customer scope of work packages, including project execution approach, risk management, schedule, and budget.
• Develops risk management plans in collaboration with the Risk Specialist to identify and control hazards.
• 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 subcontract administrators to develop RFPs, review bids, and ensure compliance.
• Maintains project control documentation, design drawings, specifications, and project revisions.
• Develops and executes actions to mitigate potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes.
• Advises the client and company management of changes affecting project cost, schedule, or quality.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence by ensuring quality processes are implemented.
• Monitors and reports to management on project progress, milestones, and conditions affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
• Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or an Engineering-related technical/business field.
• 10+ years of related engineering management experience on large-scale programs.
• Project Management Certification preferred.
• Up to 15%-20% travel may be required to manage assigned projects.
• Must meet customer security requirements; a background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.

Skills

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

Pay

$125,100.00 - $225,200.00

Benefits

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