These activities include oversight and coordination of A&E and CMAR activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, and contract specifications.  Serves as the primary point of contact with the client for all site-related activities.  The home office is in Tempe, AZ but travel to the client’s office and various job sites within the Navajo Nation is required. 

Projects: Parsons is currently providing project management services for various projects ranging from pre-construction to construction administration on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.  May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients. 
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. 
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.  
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc., if required. 
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. 
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.  
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders. 
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Attends weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items. 
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical/business field. Incumbents should have a broad general technical and business background. (or equivalent work experience)
• 10+ years of related experience is required.
• Preferred to have previous experience on Corrections/Judicial/Police projects.
• Preferred to have experience on CMAR projects
• Experience managing design and construction phases.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and enjoy being hands-on technically in the project.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Navajo language speaking skills are preferred
• Knowledge of project scheduling in coordination with project requirements would be a plus