Sr. Program Manager for Construction Management (Owners Agent)

Parsons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) plan with match

ESOP participation

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons in the Washington, DC area seeks a seasoned Owner’s Agent PM/CM leader to guide a major renovation program for a government client. You will oversee program delivery, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure schedule, cost, and safety targets are met.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of related experience, active Secret clearance, and proven ability to manage large teams across complex construction initiatives with value over $250M.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s preferred.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• 15+ years of broad Owner’s Agent PM/CM experience on large programs.
• Experience with programs >$250M and renovation projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes guidance and provides program leadership for Construction Management activities.
• Advises on technical and contractual challenges to maintain progress.
• Develops KPIs for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Coordinates with program stakeholders.
• Manages internal project phases from planning to execution.
• Identifies risks and mitigation strategies.
• Allocates resources to meet objectives.
• Monitors progress and reports to management.
• Oversees program performance to meet targets.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Advanced leadership

Proven ability to manage large teams

Risk assessment & mitigation

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

CCM certification

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 passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in the DC area to successfully deliver a significant renovation project.

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner’s 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.

What You’ll be Doing

• Establishes guidance, direction, and provides program leadership for Parsons efforts on all Construction Management activities.
• Within our Authority as Owner’s Agent, advises on and implements solutions to Program level technical and contractual challenges to maintain construction progress of general contractors.
• Supports development of key performance indicators for program success including safety, quality control, schedule and financial performance metrics. Provides upward reporting to client on activities that are clear and accurate.
• Coordinates with key program stakeholders.
• Manages all internal project phases for Parsons successful execution including planning, recruiting, mobilization, sustainment, and program execution.
• Identifies design and construction risks along with project specific mitigation strategies.
• Assesses present and future program needs, trends, and challenges; determine resources required to meet project objectives; direct efforts to acquire and retain necessary resources to meet program performance metrics.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Provides oversight of the program and performance to meet financial, schedule, deliverable and safety targets.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or CM preferred). Master’s degree preferred
• Must possess an active secret clearance
• 15+ years of broad and diversified experience related to Owner’s Agent PM/CM services including large, complex programs.
• Experience on major Construction or Renovation projects with constructed value over $250M. Experience with phased renovation projects of occupied buildings with historical implications is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a Senior management capacity.
• Proven ability for managing a large group of personnel within field of expertise and providing direction for resolving complex work assignments.
• 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• TS/SCI level clearance is desired
• Professional Registration as PE or RA
• Certification as PMP and/or CCM
• Certification of OSHA safety requirements on construction projects (OSHA 10/OSHA 30).
• Certification of USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality management (CQM)
• 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.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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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, 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—