Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

ESOP

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Program Manager to lead Construction Management Services for a major USACE program. This remote role requires up to 50% travel and oversight of multi-disciplinary CMS task orders under an IDIQ MATOC, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contract requirements.

You will lead staff, manage schedules and budgets, enforce QA plans, and coordinate with Government personnel and subcontractors. A SEC clearance and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program management for construction management services, with at least 5 years in senior roles.
• Experience overseeing large, complex construction programs for Federal or military clients.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, USACE practices, and applicable codes/standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and leadership for CMS activities under USACE MATOC.
• Oversee staffing and coordination of CMS personnel to meet task order requirements.
• Lead bi-weekly meetings; track invoices and provide monthly contract reports.
• Ensure QA procedures per PSQAP, ER 1180-1-6 and related regulations.
• Support COR in contract administration, review submittals and progress schedules.
• Prepare and submit required documentation and reports for COR signature.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure personnel training and security clearance requirements are met.
• Promote veterans' employment per USACE guidance.

Skills

Program management

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

USACE RMS

FAR knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Word/Excel

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 highly qualified Program Manager to lead Construction Management Services (CMS) in support of a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program. The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of CMS task orders under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), ensuring compliance with all contract requirements, Federal regulations, and USACE standards. This position is remote, however there will be up to a 50% travel.

What You'll be Doing

• Program Leadership: Provide overall management and leadership for all CMS activities, ensuring compliance with USACE, Federal, and contract-specific requirements.
• Staffing & Coordination: Oversee recruiting, staffing, and coordination of CMS personnel to meet all experience, performance, and responsibility requirements for each task order.
• Lead bi-weekly meetings as requested by the Contracting Officer and track payment invoices for all task orders, providing monthly reports on contract totals and remaining capacity.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures in accordance with the Government Project Specific Quality Assurance Plan (PSQAP), ER 1180-1-6, and other applicable regulations.
• Contract Administration: Support the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in contract administration, including review of submittals, progress schedules, safety plans, and contract modifications.
• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation and reports, including daily QA reports, pre-construction plan reviews, and correspondence for COR signature, using MS Word/Excel, USACE RMS, and other approved formats.
• Risk Management: Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies, including those related to schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with Government personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure all personnel meet required training (e.g., USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, safety, and ethics), security clearance, and background check requirements.
• Veterans Employment: Promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans in accordance with USACE guidance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Must have a current/active Secret Clearance or above.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• 15+ years with a minimum of 5 years of experience in program management for construction management services, with at least 10 years preferred for senior-level consideration.
• Experience must include oversight of large, complex construction programs, preferably for Federal or military clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple concurrent task orders.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USACE practices, and applicable codes/standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and USACE RMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearances as required by specific task orders.
• Commitment to maintaining a safety-minded management team and culture.
• Completion of USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors course (within last 5 years).
• Minimum 10 hours of recent safety training (within last 2 years).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Professional Registration as PE or RA.
• Certification as PMP and/or CCM.
• Experience managing large programs using Progressive Design Build, CM at Risk, or other early contractor involvement.
• Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Benefits

• 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.

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!

Company Overview

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

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