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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 Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Insert Job Title to join our team! In this role you will get to Insert one sentence summary of key job role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Beyond offering support to Senior and Project Managers, you'll act as a hands-on project manager across all phases of the project management lifecycle, from initiation and planning, through execution and control, to close-out.

• Lead project meetings to define project scope, specify project deliverables.
• ​Create a project charters and project plans that align with work assignments and client objectives.
• Engage in and/or spearhead consultation sessions with team members, stakeholders and project sponsors to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Deliver technical expertise to our clients to address project-related issues and support in decision making.
• Conduct thorough research, analysis, and development of project proposals, assess conflicting priorities, identify options, and make informed recommendations to project sponsors
• Strategize options and approaches to handle issues and project delivery needs.
• Develop data analysis, strategies, and key performance indicators for evaluating progress of projects.
• Evaluate the potential risk impacts, mitigation strategies, risk responses, and ensure risks are quantified using quantitative risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Indigenous Relations staff to build relationships with Indigenous communities and assist in fulfilling the duty to consult.
• Coordinate with external agencies, including local governments and utility companies, to ensure seamless work collaboration.
• Monitor and evaluate project resources, processes, and progress. Identify risks and obstacles and develop strategies to address them.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Assist on internal project management controls to manage client needs.
• Contribute to building relationships with clients and working on client proposal documentation to ensure successful award of new projects.
• Working with the internal team to grow our Project Management Skills and knowledge to successfully deliver for our clients

​What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• An undergraduate degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, complemented by at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR

• A Diploma or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field, paired with 4 years of related experience; OR

• Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience will also be considered.

• • Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and application.

• Solid understanding of project scope, schedule, risk, and budget applications

• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Applications.

• Experience in Indigenous consultation, with Indigenous communities.

• Knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices, fostering an effective and harmonious team environment.

• Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving skills, paired with excellent organizational, prioritization, and leadership abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Understanding of procurement, resource, and financial management principles to maintain efficient and cost-effective project operations.

• Capability to work independently, exhibiting strong self-initiative and determination.

• An adept ability to exercise discretion, tact, and judgement when liaising with Indigenous communities, internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and the public.

• Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or the eligibility and commitment to secure this designation within the next 24 months. This demonstrates your dedication to professional development and adherence to project management best practices.

• Experience specifically within the transportation sector. This industry-specific knowledge will be invaluable in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities presented by our projects.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Preference may be given to applicants with a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or those eligible to obtain one and who have experience in infrastructure related projects.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range:

$95,300 - $177,100

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 health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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!

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