Job Description:

PROJECT MANAGER, PRINCIPAL

Provides direction and management for medium to large-sized projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Typically manages projects up to $250 million in total installed cost.

Specific Responsibilities

- Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
- 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.
- 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.
- Markets and secures additional work with client.
- 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.
- 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.
- Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
- Develops succession plan for Project Manager and key roles in coordination with leadership and leads implementation.

- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

- Ability to meet Parsons' project management certification requirements
- Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
- Advanced leadership skills with 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 projects

Desired Experience

- Alternative Delivery

- Caltrans design and/or construction experience

Education and Typical Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
- 15+ years related work experience and

Licenses and Certifications

- Professional registration or California, or abilty to obtain within one year.
Key Relationships:

- Supervision Received - Regional Managers, Department Managers
- Supervision Given - Project Engineers, project support staff
- Internal Contacts - All employees on project; other disciplines and departments
- External Contacts - Clients, Suppliers, Subcontractors, Government Agencies

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!