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Job Description:

Project Manager  – Transportation Infrastructure – Virtual / California

Opportunity :

Parsons is now hiring for a Part-Time Project Manager , virtually based in Caliornia,t support various transportation projects in the state.

Provides direction and management for small to medium-sized projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the profitability of each element of the project and all of the financial elements of the project. Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. Typically supports  projects up to $50 million in total installed cost.This is a part-time role, preferably virtually based in the Fresno, California area.

Specific Responsibilities

- Plans, directs, the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project with primary duties listed below :

Project Planning and Execution Stakeholder Coordination and Communication Compliance Oversight Budget and Performance Monitoring

- Forecasts monthly revenue, labor costs, ODCs, and gross profit for the term of the project.
- Develops and manages the budget; oversees the profitability of the project.
- Responsible for project invoicing and billing including all accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Establishes the project requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
- Monitors and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Markets and secures additional work with client.
- Maintains client relationships and rapport with potential teaming partners.
-  Identifies the staffing plan for projects and pursuits.
-  Serves on a committee or board for professional organizations that meet our objectives.
- Attends key conferences for networking and brand exposure.
- Submits abstracts to key conferences and encourages presentations from staff.
- Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions with senior leadership.
- Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project office space requirements.
- Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
- Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of changes.
- Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
- Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
- Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
- Participates in proposal development on project pursuits, client meetings and client presentations.
- Identifies business development opportunities, marketing events, and maintain current knowledge of project pipeline for key clients.

This role does not have any direct staff reports nor does it manage a department.


Skills and Competencies

- Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects


Education and Typical Experience

- Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
- 10 years or more  of related work experience in the transportation sector and
- a broad general technical and business background

Licenses and Certifications

- Professional registration is desirable, 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: $58.08 - $104.52

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 medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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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