Parsons Corporation · 3 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expParsons Corporation is seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to lead a major program and construction management team supporting significant infrastructure projects related to the United States' border security programs. The role involves overseeing project phases, managing a multi-disciplinary staff, and ensuring successful project execution within budget and schedule constraints.
Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the principal on-site point of contact for the client Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative
Responsible for providing overall management and oversight of a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff through all project phases including design, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities
Manages all internal project phases for Parsons for the project office leading to successful execution of planning, mobilization, sustainment, and project execution
Ensures timely submission of deliverables meeting contract requirements
Assists HR/Talent Acquisition team to timely recruit, hire, and onboard qualified personnel
Responsible for the successful implementation of Parsons CMa services to meet program goals including on-schedule completion, within budget, safely, and in accordance with contractual quality obligations for assigned projects within their geographic sector
Collaborates and provides leadership to directly manage assigned projects to budget
Maintain and manage communication and interface at the senior levels of the Contractor’s and the Government’s organization; and facilitate information sharing among program stakeholders
Meet with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items for multiple projects concurrently
Develop and implement long-term program roadmaps and strategies and monitor alignment of operational and tactical activities
Establish and maintain technical, financial, and performance status reports to report progress to the Government and senior leadership
Oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks and projects
Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering or CM preferred)
15+ years of broad and diversified experience with a strong reputation across North America for providing life cycle program management on mega multi-$M Federal construction programs
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with the management of design and/or construction of Institutional Group I-3 building types (correctional centers, detention centers, jails, prerelease centers, prisons, reformatories)
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a Senior management capacity
Strong background in Federal Government contracting, including acquisition and procurement processes related to construction including experience with pricing strategy and negotiation techniques
Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) management
Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management
Demonstrated ability to assess risk areas and risk mitigation across different contract types and market spaces, with extensive knowledge of risk identification and mitigation strategies related to large construction programs
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to obtain appropriate DHS suitability determination
Preferred
Professional Engineer registration preferred (PE)
Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Program management, operations or functional expertise with strong orientation for process improvement and collaboration
Proven ability for managing a large group of personnel within field of expertise and providing direction for resolving complex work assignments
Demonstrated high integrity, strong work ethic, and a natural and confident leader
Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization
Past Experience with a Web Based Project Management Information System for Submittals and Quality Assurance reporting (such as, Procore, Kahua, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS and other software solutions)
Experience with Design or Constructability reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and cost estimating
Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi-discipline construction projects
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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