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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Control Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to support business development efforts by providing input for proposals and participating in presentations, as required.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provides guidance, direction, and support or assignments to projects and proposals for the need of scheduling.
- Manages a team of project control managers and staff who are scheduling SMEs.
- Update policies and procedures related to scheduling practices, as necessary.
- Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
- Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
- Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
- Supports business development efforts by providing input for proposals and participating in presentations, as required.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
- Serve as the lead scheduler for the Federal GBU and provide technical guidance and best practices.
- Manage LoadSpring access and a P6 license pool with Asset Management support.
- Foster relationships with other GBU PCMs and Internal Mobility to fill temporary vacancies and pop-up needs.
- Frequent travel may be necessary to fulfill client or proposal requirements.
- Assists HR/Talent Acquisition team to recruit, technical interview, hire and onboard qualified personnel.
- Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and 20+ years of related experience, as well as several years in a managerial capacity.
- Deep understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
- Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
- Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in Project Controls Software; especially Primavera P6, MS Project and Acumen Fuse. Highly desirable to be proficient in Schedule Risk Analysis software; such as, Acumen Risk and Safran Risk.
- Certification(s) ideally pertinent to any of the above disciplines; e.g., AACE PSP, PMI-SP.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with leading scheduling and risk tools; such as, Primavera P6, MS Project, Acumen Fuse, Acumen Risk, Safran Risk, and other similar software.
- Experience with industry best-practices for scheduling and risk; e.g., GAO, DCMA.
- Ability to manage assignments and relationships of subcontractors.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationships.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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 or Construction Management or related field OR equivalent work experience
- 20+ years of related experience with several years in a managerial capacity
- Deep understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
- Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or related field
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Acumen Fuse
- Proficiency with Schedule Risk Analysis tools such as Acumen Risk and Safran Risk
- Certifications such as AACE PSP or PMI-SP
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience managing and mentoring scheduling teams and coordinating staffing
- Experience with LoadSpring administration and P6 license pool management
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.
