Program Director
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Role Overview
Are you ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex construction problems that will have a huge impact on the local community?
Parsons is now hiring a Program Director who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large-scale projects or programs.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitor the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
Responsible for the development and distribution of a one-to-two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference
Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
Assign responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
Provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required
Mobilize company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
Collaborate with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements
Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project
Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
Monitor and report 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
Establish weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field)
- Minimum of 20 years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
- Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
- Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
- Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
- Directing work involving complex technical situations
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
- Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field
- 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!
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About Parsons
Technology and engineering solutions for defense and infrastructure.
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