Field Project Manager - Navajo Nation

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Field Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to manage project activities on behalf of the project owner.

These activities include oversight and coordination of A&E and CMAR 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-related activities.  The home office is in Tempe, AZ but travel to the client’s office and various job sites within the Navajo Nation is required. 

Projects: Parsons is currently providing project management services for various projects ranging from pre-construction to construction administration on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.  May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients. 
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. 
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.  
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc., if required. 
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. 
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.  
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders. 
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Attends weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items. 
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical/business field. Incumbents should have a broad general technical and business background. (or equivalent work experience)
• 10+ years of related experience is required.
• Preferred to have previous experience on Corrections/Judicial/Police projects.
• Preferred to have experience on CMAR projects
• Experience managing design and construction phases.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and enjoy being hands-on technically in the project.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Navajo language speaking skills are preferred
• Knowledge of project scheduling in coordination with project requirements would be a plus

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.