Project Manager (UP)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our Logistics team based in the Upper Plateau!

What You'll Be Doing

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
• Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
• Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the project 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.
• Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners.
• Develops career development plans with all direct reports and identifies and coordinates training needs and requests for their staff.
• Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits.
• Responsible for employee performance including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
• Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives.
• Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
• Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office 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 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.
• 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.
• Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations.
• Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
• 10+ years of related work experience
• 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
• a broad general technical and business background
  
  
  

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