Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management, with a Master's Degree preferred. Must have a minimum of 20 years of experience in planning, design, management, and delivery of major capital projects, with a proven track record in research, laboratory, or high-tech facilities. Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors is essential, along with strong expertise in project controls, commercial, contractual, procurement, and claims management.
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 DescriptionParsons is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Project Director (PMC) to lead the delivery of large-scale Research Development facilities. In this role, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams, specialist consultants, contractors, operators, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality, schedule, and budget objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing major R&D, innovation, or technology-focused developments, with a proven track record of delivering world-class facilities in complex environments.What You'll Be DoingLead the overall delivery of major Research Development facilities developments from initiation through handover.Provide executive leadership across all technical, commercial, contractual, operational, and project control functions.Act as the primary point of contact with the Client, stakeholders, operators, authorities, and project partners.Manage and oversee the delivery and integration of specialized R&D infrastructure, including research laboratories, cleanrooms, critical utilities, building services, and digital systems, ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.Oversee procurement strategies, contractor engagement, and package delivery to achieve project milestones.Lead project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, and change control processes.Manage testing, commissioning, operational readiness and handover activities.Direct stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and approval requirements.Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, quality assurance, and HSE processes.Mobilize and lead project teams to deliver high-quality services and project outcomes.What Required Skills You'll BringBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or related discipline. Master's Degree preferred.PMP, RICS, CEng, PE, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.Minimum 20 years experience in planning, design, management, and delivery of major capital projects.Demonstrated experience delivering major research, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, high-tech, or similar advanced facilities.Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and specialist venue operators.Strong understanding of design and construction of R&D facilities, laboratories, and specialized technical infrastructure.Strong commercial, contractual, procurement, and claims management expertise.Extensive experience in project controls, including schedule, cost, risk, quality, and reporting.What Desired Skills You'll BringExcellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex programs while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.Parsons 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/.