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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will work at the offices of a client in Fountain Valley, CA performing project management functions for major capital projects, including developing schedules, cost estimates and staffing requirements; assembling and leading project teams; planning, directing, and coordinating activities of projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished on schedule and within prescribed budget; inspecting quality and quantity of work; managing the selection of outside consultants; and preparing and presenting reports and other necessary correspondence on assigned projects.

The Project Manager will manage a project or group of projects through all six phases of the Engineering Project Life Cycle, including project development, preliminary design, construction and installation, commissioning, and closeout.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage, direct, and coordinate activities of the project team to ensure project progresses on schedule within prescribed budget, and with acceptable quality; confers with project team to provide technical advice and resolve problems; conducts project team meetings to ensure adequate communication of project status.

  Perform periodic review of work assignments to ensure that the work is satisfactory and is completed according to plan.

  Interface with the Client’s senior management, the Board of Directors, peers, project staff, consultants, customers, and users as necessary to coordinate project execution; informs stakeholders of project status and possible outcomes.

  Prepare project reports for the Board of Directors, management, and others; makes presentations as necessary.

  Provides project management oversight of the selection process of outside consultants; oversees the bid, proposal, and selection/purchase recommendation process for major capital projects; solicits proposals; reviews proposals; assists OC San’s evaluation teams with selection of consultants establishes schedules and performance criteria.

  Work with consultants on project planning, preparation, scheduling, and execution of contracts; ensures work is completed on time and in conformance with plans and specifications.

  Apply project management tools as required to address the financial aspects and impacts of project variables such as delays to the project schedule.

  Serve as a liaison for the Client’s Engineering Department with other Client’s departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provide project representation to commissions, committees, and task forces.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

- Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field
• 15+ years related work experience and previous project management experience on similar or related projects and broad general technical and business background

- Licenses and Certifications

• -Professional registration in California is required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities
• Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$165,000.00 - $310,000.00

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!

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+.

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!