Principal Project Controls Manager - Transportation

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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for a highly experienced Principal  Project Controls Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to develop, manage, and/or execute all phases of the project controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis).  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage project schedule performance according to contract requirements
• Update project schedules regularly and ensure timely reporting to stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver regular project financial performance reviews
• Track project budgets and expenses, providing accurate and timely updates
• Collaborate effectively with the management team to ensure project milestones are met
• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports
• Manages a team of Project Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed
• 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
• Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis
• Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data.  May be required to make informal or formal presentations

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum of 20 years of related experience in project scheduling, financial analysis, or project management or combination thereof
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity
• Engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software, including Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices is required

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

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!

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 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+.

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