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Job Description:
Does exceeding expectations drive your success? Do you take ownership for everything you do? Can you motivate yourself, and others, to think on your feet, use your imagination, and go the extra mile to exceed client expectations?
Parsons seeks a Senior Project Manager to support our client’s Design and Engineering (D&E) office. This individual will support a wide range of planning, programming and Federal funding efforts as well as the master planning, initiating and concept design phases of the project life cycle. The successful candidate will be able to assist in analysis of technical issues, development of independent Government estimates, review of project documents and plans, development and analysis of facility requirements, development of white papers, development of pros and cons with defendable recommendations, and review of project schedules. The selected individual will provide expertise in engineering, performance, and risk assessment relating to construction program management activities, assisting the client in the overall planning, creation, execution, documentation, integration, and oversight of facility delivery activities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working full time within a D&E office with the client with no telework options.
- Independently completing the review of highly complex, unique designs and systems.
- Comfortably serving as a senior-level consultant within area of expertise with client leadership.
- Creating enhanced solutions to meet client and/or regulatory requirements and actively seeking improvements to work processes.
- Possessing the ability to effectively communicate various topics to diverse audiences in written and oral.
- Being able to create graphic presentations that distill complex issues into definable solutions and discrete decision points.
- Understanding design and construction plans, reports, requests for information, product submittals and schedules.
- Managing and de-conflicting multiple concurrently competing priorities.
- Keeping abreast of industry changes related to area of expertise.
- Participating in one or more professional organizations.
- As needed, providing technical guidance to others in the production of products or services to ensure that they meet established project/contract requirements.
- Providing monthly status reports and clearly communicating program successes and issues to reflect performance as compared to the program's baseline and performance standards.
- Representing the program and the client in interactions with a variety of stakeholders and being comfortable engaging with the public, government Senior Executive Service (SES), military leadership and elected officials, as required.
- Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.
- Must be a US Citizen
- BA/BS level degree (or equivalent years’ experience)
- 20+ years of technical expertise
- Full-time position, based in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
- BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience
- 20+ years of technical expertise
- Full-time, on-site at Annapolis Junction, MD (no telework)
- Experience with planning, programming, federal funding, masterplanning, concept design, and facility delivery
- Ability to analyze technical issues, develop independent government estimates, and review project documents and schedules
- Strong written and oral communication and ability to create graphic presentations for diverse audiences
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.
