Construction Manager

Parsons; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for a complex federal laboratory project in Jefferson, Arkansas. This full-time, on-site role prefers local candidates in Jefferson and nearby areas.

You will coordinate field operations, documentation, inspections, and stakeholder communications as the Parsons representative in the field. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in field construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, engineering, architecture, business management, or construction management, or equivalent related experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, field coordination, project documentation, and industry practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and coordinate multiple project functions.
• OSHA 10-hour training.
• Ability to obtain required government security/access credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day Parsons point of contact in the field for a major federal project.
• Coordinate construction activities to support project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and closeout requirements.
• Manage project documentation and controls, including RFIs, submittals, inspections, deficiencies, record documents, and progress reporting.
• Perform daily field inspections and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Support change management, turnover, and closeout activities.

Skills

Field construction experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Coordination across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

Kahua PMIS

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Construction Manager to support a complex federal laboratory construction project in Jefferson, Arkansas. This is a full-time, on-site position, and local candidates in Jefferson and the surrounding area are preferred.

This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership in the field. You will serve as the primary on-site Parsons representative, responsible for coordinating construction-phase activities, documentation, inspections, stakeholder communication, and closeout support. You will also have access to Parsons subject matter experts for specialized support such as cost estimating, schedule reviews, engineering consultation, and commissioning support, as needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the day-to-day Parsons point of contact in the field for a major federal project.

• Coordinate construction activities to support project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and closeout requirements.

• Manage project documentation and controls, including RFIs, submittals, inspections, deficiencies, record documents, and progress reporting.

• Perform daily field inspections and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to project leadership.

• Support change management, turnover, and closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of field construction experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, engineering, architecture, business management, or construction management, or equivalent related experience.

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, field coordination, project documentation, and industry practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and coordinate multiple project functions.

• OSHA 10-hour training.

• Ability to obtain required government security/access credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government construction projects.

• Experience with renovation, laboratory, industrial, or other complex construction projects.

• Familiarity with Kahua or similar project management information systems.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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