Field Project Manager

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Virginia
Remote
R173107
Project/Program Management
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for career professionals with experience in emergency transportation operations. Is the safety of our emergency responder community important to you?

We're now hiring Traffic Incident Management Specialists to be part of a strong local team that works on innovative, practical solutions that enhance the safety of motorists in Virginia.

In this role and under the direction of the Project Manager you will:

  • Manage on-site activities for small projects, tasks or subtasks of a larger project

  • Train responders in the National Traffic Incident Management Responder (SHRP2) course

  • Train emergency responders in standard operating guidelines

  • Facilitate traffic incident management teams throughout these states

  • Participate in the management of the Towing and Recovery Incident Programs (TRIP) 

What you'll be doing:

  • Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements

  • Develops PowerPoint presentations and training materials

  • Delivers presentations to large groups

  • Primary instructor for various emergency transportation operations training courses

  • Establishing relationships with high level management within government agencies

  • Facilitates statewide traffic incident management teams

  • Reviews and documents traffic incident management standard operating guidelines

  • Fosters successful working relationships between various agencies

  • Obtains statewide open road policies

  • Creates strategic incident management plans

  • Conducts after incident reviews of major incidents

  • In-field and classroom training of traffic incident management principles

  • Develop procedures for clear communication protocols between various response agencies (fire, police, towing and recovery, emergency medical services)

  • Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables

  • Collaborates with Project Manager to determine number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks.  Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements

  • Establishes objectives and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports

  • Chairs job meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Project Manager

  • Submits monthly reports to client and responds to client issues and expectations

  • Assists Project Manager in pricing and negotiating changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors

  • Anticipates problems and works with client, other stakeholders and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions

  • Keeps client and Project Manager informed of the day-to-day activities of the project

  • Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • 4-year degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent) OR 10+ years related work experience is required

  • 5+ years proven field operations experience in traffic incident management

  • 3 years in a leadership role at a field site

  • Experience in Emergency Response including Public Safety, Safety Service Patrol, or Wrecker Fleet Operation and Management

  • Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills

  • Familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required

  • Strong communication skills certification/training in developing and providing training to traffic incident responders

  • Experience giving professional, formal presentations using PowerPoint or equivalent software

  • Experience working in a Windows-based environment; skills using Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
 

  • Enrollment in PM certification program is preferred, but not required

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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: $48.51 - $84.90

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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