Resident Engineer/Assistant Project Manager, Airports
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Resident Engineer (Assistant Project Manager) to join our Aviation team in Memphis TN! In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a team and draw upon each other’s experience and talents to deliver a quality project for our client. In addition to working with designers and contractors, you will have the opportunity to work with airport staff, airlines, tenants, county, public and private utilities and state and federal agencies. This is a great opportunity to grow your career.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Engineers report directly to the Construction Project Manager, assists with management of construction contracts for airfield projects. As a Resident Engineer (Assistant Project Manager) you will have the opportunity to oversee projects from development through design, advertisement, bidding, and construction. With oversight and support from the Construction Project Manager you will deliver projects on time, within budget, and ensuring contract compliance of construction projects. At all times our collective responsibility is to limit impacts and disruption to the traveling public.
Job Duties:
- Coordination of construction of airfield and civil projects with multiple personnel involved.
- Provide supervision and/or coordination with Project Inspectors
- Ensures construction projects are delivered complying with contract documents, local codes and FAA specifications.
- Ensures construction projects are delivered within budget.
- Ensures construction projects are delivered on schedule.
- Report on progress of the projects and all issues during construction.
- Manage project change orders to reduce unnecessary scope increases.
- Closes project as required providing necessary documentation.
- Enforcing compliance to plans and specifications by reviewing inspector’s Daily Reports
- Resident Engineer reports completed weekly.
- Generate Non-Compliance Notices and Repots readily to document non-compliance issues.
- Constructability Reviews performed on future projects to identify and verify changes to potential issues that may impact effective project delivery.
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree from an accredited university.
- Professionalism, experience and/or education applicable for position.
- Excellent leadership capabilities, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to express ideas both verbally and in writing to be understood by general audience.
- Ability to work with varied disciplines and coordinate work with other departments or personnel.
- Ability to recognize, evaluate and resolve project related issues to mitigate problems.
- Maintain integrity and ethical behavior during Construction Division Projects.
- Must be able to obtain airport security badge.
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00We 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!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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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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