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Job Description:
This person develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the scheduling effort for a large, complex and demanding project. This level of Project Control Manager draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients. Serves in a lead capacity.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
· Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
· Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.
· May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.
· May lead in the analysis, evaluation, and developing forecast of project costs and performance.
· Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
· Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
· Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
· May lead a staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule status against an established baseline.
· Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
· Develops and manages an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; Keeps project and company management fully informed.
· Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
· May function as Project Control Manager on a project. In that capacity, directs and controls all of the project controls activities.
· May support business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. Presentations may be of an informal or formal nature.
· Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically 15+ years of experience in a lower-level Project Controls position is required, as well as some experience in a leadership capacity.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven leadership capabilities, as well as familiarity with industry practices is required.
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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Typically 15 or more years of experience in a lower-level Project Controls position
- Experience in a leadership capacity
- Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field
- Proficiency with project controls software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven leadership capabilities and familiarity with industry practices
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
