Senior Construction Manager

Parsons Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead field construction on complex projects, ensuring safety, schedule, cost controls, and quality. You will coordinate internal and external teams, review plans, manage change orders, and maintain strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

The role requires 15+ years of field construction experience, a construction-related bachelor’s degree, and proven leadership across civil/industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction-related field or equivalent construction-related work experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of field construction experience.
• Experience on large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic or foreign locations preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Demonstrated managerial capability and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe completion of all work and set safety expectations.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project construction.
• Review construction documents for constructability and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily reports on progress, cost, schedule, and risks.
• Oversee QA/QC of construction activities and manage contractor timesheets and change orders.
• Interface with environmental, testing, commissioning, and stakeholder teams.

Skills

15+ years field construction

Strong written and oral communications

Safety management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in construction-related field

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 looking to hire a Senior Construction Manager!

What You'll Be Doing:

The typical job duties of a Construction Manager would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Accountable for the safe completion of all work efforts. Sets safety expectations among and between his/her peers and subordinates. Resolves safety issues/concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Communicates safety lessons learned and promotes continuous learning of safe work methods, practices, and procedures.
• Manages contract field construction and maintenance activities at transmission and distribution facilities in accordance with approved project documents, established engineering practices, Federal, State and local laws, and construction industry standards to achieve world-class field construction performance.
• Coordinating internal and external resources to support project construction.
• Ensures Project Manager and project team are notified of any deviations in construction safety compliance, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, and commissioning.
• Providing daily reports to management on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts
• Reviews project design and construction documents to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Ensure project schedule and specifications are being adhered to by field personnel and raise concerns as necessary.
• Ensures contractor compliance with Eversource standards and procedures.
• Ensuring adherence to Contractor Safety Standards
• Reviews project material requirements to identify items that have not been ordered to support the construction project. Coordinate delivery of materials to construction site.
• Conducts onsite construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule, cost analysis and project uncertainties.
• Requests and reviews switching; approves written switching instructions.
• Reviewing & signing off on contractor timesheets, invoices, and change orders/change management
• Providing onsite field presence to review contractors work is in accordance with the provided plans
• Interfacing with the environmental compliance team so that environmental/permitting expectations and regulations are understood and followed by construction contractors
• Interfacing on material management issues and the construction contractors to determine material and equipment requirements in the field
• Interfacing with the testing & commissioning manager and provide oversight to the testing & commissioning prime contractor and Owner’s designated Lead Commissioning Engineer(s)
• Interfacing with the stakeholder and outreach coordination team so that all non-regulatory commitments are being adhered to by the construction contractors
• Reviewing contractor’s Job Hazard Analyses and identify safety concerns in the field if they arise
• Review and development of safety and work method practices in support of construction and maintenance activities.
• May be responsible to participate in or lead safety and operational incident investigations.
• May be required to establish accurate and professional communications with customers during a project.
• May be required to represent the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Act as mentor to other members of the department.
• Provides direction to vendor construction representatives.
• Provides substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
• Resolving scope and field issues
• Leading construction status meetings
• Ensure QA/QC of construction activities (e.g. reviewing and signing drill logs and T&M timesheets)
• Attend meetings and project updates with customers, as appropriate
• Responsible for project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
• May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction projects.
• Serves on-call as required.
• Support Storm/ERP support as required
• Clearance role requires resource to be able to hold clearance from control center
• Senior level will be assigned to higher complexity projects and may oversee other Construction Managers

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience)
• 15+ years of experience in field construction is required.
• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Demonstrated effective managerial capability is also required, as well as strong written and oral communications skills.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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.

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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-