SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex, urban 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 to lead innovative, practical solutions that enhance the fabric of our community.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with the client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

• Oversees the establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
• Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action 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 any such changes.
• The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through the 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 that would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical/business field.
• 15+ years of related asset management experience is required, with 10+ years of related experience on related projects.
• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands‑on technically in the project.
• Our Project Managers still get very involved in the designs on the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.
• Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

EEO Statement

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.

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