Senior Project Manager

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Job Description:

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects in support of Federal Aviation Administration’s Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC).

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of project management for multiple concurrent projects at various geographic locations. Responsibilities include leading project teams; planning, design, execution, and closeout of assigned projects to meet client objectives and in accordance with contract terms and corporate policies; and engagement with various client POCs to meet their expectations and earn new work.

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating projects through all phases of the job will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons as the prime contractor. This $1.8 billion+ contract, that started in April 2023, has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options . The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) modernization efforts: Site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace in Atlantic City, New Jersey and several U.S. territories. An average staff of 400-500 support this contract in addition to subcontractors who perform construction work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for cradle-to-grave management of various FAA infrastructure projects. Project Management tasks will include writing work plans, estimating construction costs and reporting project status throughout its lifecycle. The Project Manager will be the direct link between the regional customer and the project execution team. The Project Manager will report directly to the Regional Program Manager. Duties will also include establishing milestones; monitoring and adhering to schedules; identification of issues; and implementing solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. The Project Manager will direct the work of employees assigned to the program/project  including technical, engineering, construction and administrative areas and may provide technical guidance to less-experienced field engineering personnel. The Project Manager also serves as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Under general supervision, the Project Manager participates in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of field engineering assignments. The Project Manager is also responsible for reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance, the application of accepted construction technology and standards, and the acceptable standardization of materials and supplies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads interdisciplinary teams of project professionals and manages their work effort.
• Prepares work plans based on customer scope of work packages to include project execution approach, risk management, project schedule, and project budget.
• Develops risk management plan for each assigned project in collaboration with the Risk Specialist to identify and control hazards associated with the work activities.
• 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 o