Project Controls Chief

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Nova Scotia
R155296
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring a Project Control Chief for our team, executing a major Progressive Design Build rail and transit project in Canada.  In this role, you will develop, manage, and/or execute all phases of the project controls effort including planning/scheduling, reporting and cost analysis.


Responsibilities:  


Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems. 
Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports. 
Manages a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones. 
Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.

Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one of a kind basis.
Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. 
May be required to make informal or formal presentations.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:  


Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
15+ years of related project controls management experience, including supervisory/managerial experience in complex design/construction heavy civil projects.
Requires basic engineering knowledge/understanding.

Must have experience working in a large integrated joint venture infrastructure project, over $1 billion projects

Proficient PC skills including a proficiency Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite particularly Solid understanding of Primavera P6 system.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

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. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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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.

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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

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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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