Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and a minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience. Must have significant managerial experience with a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel, and proven ability in directing work involving complex technical situations. Excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations, and current technology/engineering software capabilities are essential.
Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.Job DescriptionAre you ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex construction problems that will have a huge impact on the local community Parsons is now hiring a Program Director who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large-scale projects or programs.What You'll Be DoingAct as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client. Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients. Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as requiredEstablish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitor the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteriaResponsible for the development and distribution of a one-to-two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for referencePlan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projectAssign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengthsProvide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if requiredMobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality workCollaborate with the office facilities staff to address project space requirementsWork with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a projectPromote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processesMonitor and report to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or scheduleEstablish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action itemsPerform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.What Required Skills You'll BringBachelor's degree in engineering (or related field)Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experienceSignificant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnelProfessional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be requiredProven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnelDirecting work involving complex technical situationsExcellent written and oral communications skillsThorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are requiredMust also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.What Desired Skills You'll BringMaster's degree in engineering or related fieldParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.