Deputy Program Manager/Construction Services Manager

Parsons; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Deputy Program Manager/Construction Services Manager for the METC Recapitalization at San Antonio. You’ll work with government, designers, and contractors to guide risk, protect government interests, and deliver a high-profile progressive design-build campus for medical students.

You will lead field and factory inspection programs, coordinate diverse teams, and ensure safety, schedule, and cost performance while shaping a landmark infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
• 12+ years of construction experience with 5+ years supervising field teams.
• Experience managing QA, multidisciplinary building construction, schedule recovery, and contractor interfaces.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, inspection records, and construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct construction and factory assurance activities; act as deputy to the Program Manager.
• Coordinate site and factory inspectors to verify work and maintain schedule.
• Lead risk-based surveillance, planning, and daily construction reporting.
• Integrate factory output, transport, foundations, module installation, and utilities.
• Coordinate inspections, first-article reviews, hold points, and NCR resolution.
• Validate field progress with scheduler, cost analyst, and contracts specialist.
• Coordinate outages, access, environmental observations, and safety escalation.
• Lead readiness and turnover reviews; represent the PM with delegation.

Skills

Construction management

Field supervision

QA management

Schedule recovery

Contractor interfaces

Drawing interpretation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ construction management

Tools

Project management systems

Scheduling software

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 Deputy Program Manager/Construction Services Manager to join our Owner’s Advisor team supporting the Medical Enlisted Training Campus (METC) Recapitalization Program at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston. This mission-critical initiative will deliver five modern dormitory facilities for up to 6,000 joint-service medical students and the associated infrastructure.

Working alongside government leaders, military stakeholders, designers, and contractors, you will help manage risk, protect the government’s interests, and support the successful delivery of a high-profile Progressive Design-Build program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark campus, advance innovative delivery methods, and help shape the future of large-scale Air Force infrastructure programs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Direct construction and factory assurance activities and serve as the Program Manager’s designated deputy.
• Coordinate six site inspectors and four factory inspectors to verify work and identify issues before they affect the delivery sequence.
• Lead risk-based site and factory surveillance, inspection coverage planning, and daily construction reporting.
• Integrate factory output, transport, foundations, module installation, field-built spaces, utilities, and site logistics.
• Coordinate inspection and test plans, first-article reviews, hold/witness points, and nonconformance resolution with technical staff.
• Validate field progress and potential changes with the scheduler, cost analyst, and contracts specialist.
• Coordinate outages, troop/pedestrian access, environmental observations, and safety issue escalation with installation stakeholders.
• Lead construction readiness and turnover reviews; act for the Program Manager only within documented delegation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field
• 12+ years of relevant construction experience, including 5+ years supervising field teams.
• Experience managing QA, multidisciplinary building construction, schedule recovery, and contractor interfaces on large projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, inspection records, and construction schedules and lead documented issue resolution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to JBSA Fort Sam Houston.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, collaborate across disciplines, and handle project information in approved systems.
• Ability to maintain a one team mentality amongst all stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15% of the time

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• CCM, PE, PMP, or DBIA credential
• Federal installation and design-build experience.
• Volumetric modular construction, factory surveillance, utility sequencing, and applicable construction safety training.

Security Clearance Requirement:NoneThis 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.

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!

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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