Field Project Manager - Rail & Transit Systems

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Job Description:

Field Project Manager – Rail Transit Systems – Bay Area, California

Parsons is now hiring a Field Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions while acting as a client representative.   In this role you will: manage all onsite activities for a small project supporting BART as a primary client,  or a subtask of a larger project, in accordance with the project schedule.  This includes directing and coordinating subcontractor activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, and contract specifications.  Serves as the primary point of contact with the client for all site activities related to assigned area(s) of responsibility.  Willingness to relocate to job site and work occasional off shift hours is expected.  Parsons extensive experience with rail and transit systems field, combined with your experience as a client rep at a field level will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Field Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.  

This is an office based role, reporting 5 days per week, and does not offer hybrid remote working. Will work  onsite at the client field office in Oakland/  Concord, California

Responsibilities: 

Oversee and manage projects specific to BART for transit operations in the Bay Area of California
Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.
Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
Collaborates with Project Manager to determine number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks. 
Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.
Establishes objectives and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.
Establishes a project safety plan and ensures that it is communicated to all employees on the job site. 
Actively promotes and supports safety policies and monitors the job site for good safety practices.
Posts all required legal notices at the job site.
Establishes site security measures and monitors site access by subcontractors and others.
Chairs weekly job meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Project Manager.
Submits monthly reports to client, and responds to client issues and expectations.
Assists Project Manager in pricing and negotiating changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors. 
Reviews bid documents and assists with bidder solicitation activities. 
Documents and executes changes in scope of project.
Anticipates problems and works with client, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.
Keeps client and Project Manager informed of the day to day activities of the project.
Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.

Performs routine site inspections to ensure conformance with design plans and specifications


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical or construction related field recommended (or equivalent experience)
10 years or more related work experience is required, with preferred experience with any major Metro transit operations.
2 years in a leadership role at a field site is preferred
Enrollment in PM certification program is preferred, but not required.
Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required

All backgrounds welcome, experience with projects involving electrical and/or structural/civil engineering preferred

Must be able to pass background check for projects including Security Sensitive Information

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/