Senior Project Manager - Transportation Infrastructure
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Manager to join our team!
Job Description:
Parsons seeks a Senior Project Manager to play a key role in growing transportation and infrastructure PM services group. Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Senior Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of our community.
In this role you will be responsible for the scope development, scope management and performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. You will plan and define program goals and devise methods to accomplish them. You will need in depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms and corporate policies.
Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating complex projects through all phases of project inception, programming, design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Senior Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
The ideal candidate for this role will meet one of the following educational and experience criteria:
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Project Management, Construction Technology, or a related field, and have at least 15 years of project management experience within the relevant field or
- Possess a Diploma from a College or Technical School in Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Project Management, Construction Technology, or a related field, and have a minimum of 15 years of project management experience in the relevant or related discipline and preference within rail and transit sector.
- Preference maybe given to applicants with a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or those eligible to obtain one and who have experience in infrastructure-related projects.
- Complex Infrastructure project delivery experience is desirable.
- Experience with alliance models, Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build is ideal.
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide project management leadership throughout the project life cycle, including preliminary design, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction for large-scale transit projects.
- Review preliminary and detailed design drawings, supporting report-writing and proposal writing.
- Actively respond to client needs and maintain communication, including stakeholder and public engagements.
- Prepare monthly project status reports and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Assist with new work proposals, including teaming arrangements, budget estimates, and schedules.
- Manage project scope, schedule, costs, and quality assurance, overseeing the establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents.
- Work with other managers, project engineers, discipline leads, and sub-consultants to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various project elements.
- Devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
- Oversee contractors performing work in the field for the collection of due diligence and construction services.
- Create integrated project schedules and maintain risk registers, monitoring and providing cost control management.
- Build and maintain robust stakeholder relationships to meet project objectives, including leading consultation sessions.
- Mentor and supervise staff, fostering a client-focused and collaborative team environment.
- Participate in strategic initiatives, such as reviewing project management policies and processes, and refining project delivery methods to meet client requirements.
- Assist with internal project management controls to manage client needs.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the project delivery sector, leveraging industry knowledge and relationships to expand our client base in the Canada West region.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive proposals that effectively communicate our capabilities and value proposition to potential clients, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- A solid implementation of the project management methodology, as advocated by the Project Management Institute.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
- Demonstration of the ability to make strategic decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple large complex projects
- Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.
- Proficient in conflict resolution, managing disputes professionally and constructively.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, effectively conveying complex information.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, and strong collaboration skills.
- May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
- Exceptional time and workload management, adept at juggling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proven experience in team development, mentoring, fostering growth, and encouraging collaborative environments.
- Skilled in change management, navigating transitions with confidence and resilience.
- Capable of exerting influence without explicit authority, guiding others through leadership and persuasion.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
- Extensive experience in transportation infrastructure, offering an understanding of the complexities of such systems.
- Prior management of major infrastructure projects, demonstrating the ability to lead ambitious undertakings to success.
- Either already in possession of the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or eligible and committed to achieving it within 6 months of joining our team.
- A basic understanding of the design process for infrastructure projects
- Experience in Indigenous consultation with Indigenous communities.
Salary Range:
$104,100 - $193,500We 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. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.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/.
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