Program Director - Rail & Transit - Virtual

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Job Description:

Parsons Corporation – USA Western Region - Virtual Based

Program Director - Infrastructure - Rail and Transit

Opportunity :  

Are you accomplished in turnkey delivery of rail projects and programs in the transportation area?  Have you delivered these programs?  If so, Parsons is seeking a Program Director to join our team. 

The selected person will be responsible for project management and technical leadership of rail, transit and other projects in North America.  Experience with rail transit systems is preferred.  Your time will also be spent developing key relationships, developing proposal strategies and managing project staff.  Our portfolio includes some of the most notable projects and clients in the US and Canada, and our continued success in delivering their vision depends greatly on this important position.  This position will initially be virtual based in the USA , and require frequent travel to project sites in Northern America, or possible relocation.

Responsibilities: 

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
• Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
• Provides input on performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
• 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.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions 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.
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through 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, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems, and identifies project opportunities, particularly in the Rail and Transit market. 

• Works closely with other rail and transit leaders to collaborate on current project resourcing and strategies for upcoming key pursuits. 

• Works closely with marketing teams to prepare for upcoming proposal responses both in creating teams and client engagement. 
• Contributes on active project work in any role that may be appropriate. 
• Participates in and provides recommendations on staff development reviews. 

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements
• Advanced leadership skills and ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field.  Master’s Degree is desirable.
• 20 years or more  of related work experience and - broad general technical and business background and previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types and significant project management or construction management assignments at the Principal Project Manager level
• Considerable experience in client management. 

 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This 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: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00

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, 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.

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