Parsons

Project Manager

Parsons • $125K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Project management certification required by Parsons
  • Strong leadership with management capabilities
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and practices
  • Familiarity with current technologies applicable to projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Broad technical and business understanding
  • Willingness to travel at least 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical security upgrades at US Missions and Embassies
  • Direct and supervise all aspects of assigned projects
  • Establish project management and health and safety plans
  • Assign project plan responsibilities to team members
  • Negotiate changes in scope with clients and subcontractors
  • Maintain updated change orders
  • Monitor project progress and report to management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance benefits
  • Flexible work schedules to accommodate lifestyle needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Department of State and Diplomatic Security in providing technical security solutions for US Embassies, Consulates, and missions around the globe.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Support planned projects for Technical Security Upgrades and Installations at US Missions, Embassies, and Consulates.
  • Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
  • Oversees establishment of Project Management 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.
  • Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
  • Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
  • 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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Ability to meet Parsons' project management certification requirement
  • Effective leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
  • Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
  • 10+ years of related work experience
  • A broad general technical and business background
  • Ability to travel at least 20%


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with Department of State, Diplomatic Security, and Security Technology
  • Travel to US Embassies and Consulates abroad
  • PMP certification


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
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