Sector Program Manager

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Sector Program Managers to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs.

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.

Each Sector Program Manager position is aligned to client locations along the border, and this position will require co-location.

Relocation will be provided in some circumstances.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leads Sector Construction Management Office (SCMO) with estimated staff between 50 to 75 staff

Responsible for the successful implementation of Parsons CM services to meet program goals including on-schedule completion, within budget, safely, and in accordance with contractual quality obligations for assigned projects within their geographic sector.

Coordinates as the Lead in their respective Sector with key stakeholders including the client, other Parsons program staff and managers, and construction contractors.

Supports development and consistent application of Construction Management processes across multiple geographically remote project sites supporting Design‑Build projects.

Develops and implements solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain construction progress of Design‑Build contractors.

Escalates issues and recommends solutions to project challenges to Parsons Regional and National Managers and client for consideration.

Manages and tracks all field and construction progress key performance indicators for program success including safety, quality control, schedule, Work in Place. Provides upward reporting to the National Program Management Office that is clear and accurate.

Manages all internal branch project phases for Parsons including planning, mobilization, sustainment, and program execution.

Assists HR / Talent Acquisition team to recruit, hire and onboard qualified personnel.

Collaborates and provides leadership to directly manage assigned projects to budget.

Identifies design and construction risks along with project specific mitigation strategies. Manages project risk profile within the National Program Management Office corporate risk and control framework to govern, assess, mitigate and manage operational and financial risks at the task and project level.

Assesses present and future project needs, trends, and challenges; determine resources required to meet project objectives; direct efforts to acquire and retain necessary resources to meet project performance metrics.

Devises and executes actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.

Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the Sector, including significant milestones, and any conditions affecting project cost or schedule.

Provides oversight of the project portfolio and the performance to meet financial, schedule, deliverable and safety targets.

Key Relationships

Supervision Received – Regional Manager

Supervision Given – SCMO Branch Chiefs

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or CM preferred)

Professional Registration preferred (PE).

Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

20+ years of broad and diversified experience with a strong reputation across North America for providing life cycle program management on mega multi‑$M Federal construction programs

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a Senior management capacity

Strong background in Federal Government contracting, including acquisition and procurement processes related to construction including experience with pricing strategy and negotiation techniques.

Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) management

Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management.

Demonstrated ability to assess risk areas and risk mitigation across different contract types and market spaces, with extensive knowledge of risk identification and mitigation strategies related to large construction programs.

Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks.

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must be able to obtain appropriate DHS suitability determination.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

Program management, operations or functional expertise with strong orientation for process improvement and collaboration.

Proven ability for managing a large group of personnel within field of expertise and providing direction for resolving complex work assignments.

Demonstrated high integrity, strong work ethic, and a natural and confident leader.

Ability to organize and direct outcomes in a matrixed organization.

Past Experience with a Web Based Project Management Information System for Submittals and Quality Assurance reporting (such as Procore, Kahua USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, and other software solutions)

Experience with Design or Constructability reviews, SOW development, technical specifications and cost estimating

Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi‑discipline construction projects

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term client relationship

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

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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