Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented PUA/GCS Director to join our team! In this role you will provide direction and management for every phase of large projects within a program or the program as a whole, to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Ensures the program's project(s) or program as a whole, meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Responsible for managing projects within a program or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. Relocation to the job site may be required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.

• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

• 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.

• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.

• Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

• 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.

• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.

• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.

• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field

• 20+ years of related work experience and broad general technical and business background

• Previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types

• Significant project management or construction management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level

• Experience in operations management of personnel and facilities

• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements

• Advanced leadership skills and 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 the project

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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