Project Managers serve as the Government's Owner's Representative, providing project management, technical oversight, and coordination throughout the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and closeout phases of complex federal construction and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating with Government stakeholders, designers, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams to ensure successful project execution. The Project Manager supports the Government in maintaining project accountability, resolving issues, and achieving program objectives in accordance with contract requirements, applicable regulations, and mission priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout
Serve as the primary Owner's Representative, coordinating with Government stakeholders, architects, engineers, construction contractors, and project teams to ensure project objectives are achieved
Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and overall performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established project objectives
Review construction drawings, specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), schedules, cost estimates, and other technical documentation to support project planning and execution
Coordinate design reviews, constructability assessments, project meetings, and technical evaluations to identify risks and resolve project issues
Oversee contractor performance, monitor construction progress, and coordinate with quality assurance personnel to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards
Review and evaluate Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, contract modifications, change orders, and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), providing technical recommendations to the Government
Identify project risks, schedule delays, cost impacts, and construction challenges; develop and recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions
Prepare project status reports, progress briefings, financial updates, and other documentation to support Government decision-making
Coordinate project inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list resolution, and closeout activities to ensure successful project completion and turnover
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field (may be waived for candidates possessing at least 15 years of related experience)
Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience in construction project management, engineering, architecture, or construction management, including at least 5 years supporting projects of similar size and complexity
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Must possess at least one of the following: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA)
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience
Demonstrated experience managing complex construction projects, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and contractor performance
Strong knowledge of construction project lifecycles, contract administration, construction means and methods, and project delivery processes
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, contract modifications, and technical documentation
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and Government stakeholder teams
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with construction project management and scheduling software
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, establish priorities, and meet critical program deadlines
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements
Nice to have:
Experience supporting Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or similar federal construction and facilities programs
Experience supporting Military Construction (MILCON), federal infrastructure modernization, renovation, or mission-critical facility projects
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable federal construction standards
Experience with Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or other construction delivery methods
Experience managing construction projects within secure, occupied, or operationally sensitive Government installations
Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Kahua, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, or comparable project management systems
Experience supporting construction claims evaluations, contract negotiations, schedule recovery, and project risk management
Experience working within multidisciplinary Owner's Representative or Construction Management Agent (CMa) teams
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
About the Company
Parsons delivers resources to US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Its employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. The company promotes a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining the nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets.
